Probate
The pain of losing a loved one, be it family member or friend, is hard enough before taking on the task of administering their estate. Being named executor of a Will and receiving a grant of probate is a great deal of responsibility, and often handling the estate and dividing the assets alone can be complex and distressing, especially if you are in the process of grieving.
Get in touchFor this reason, many find it beneficial to seek professional assistance from a trusted probate solicitor who can either offer partial input and advice or essentially administer the estate under instruction from the client. Using an experienced probate solicitor can make the probate process much simpler and less stressful for you, while giving you the peace of mind that all of the legal details are being handled correctly.
Fishers Solicitors team of knowledgeable probate solicitors have vast experience in dealing with a range of estates, and can provide a tailored service depending on the level of assistance you require. We regularly work with all sorts of people, including those who require specialist support, such as people with dementia and other vulnerable people.
If you have been named as the executor of a Will, have a relative who has died without leaving a Will, need to contest a Will, or have any other issue relating to Wills and probate, please get in touch with our specialist probate solicitors in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby and Tamworth today.
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Our expert probate team
Trusting a specialist with your loved one’s estate is highly beneficial in ensuring that all loose ends are tied up; as executors will be held personally liable for all mistakes, deliberate or accidental. As thorough as you may be, our expert probate solicitors have many years experience dealing with estates both simple and complex, and will be at hand to help speed up the process and resolve any disputes that may arise along the way.
Our probate services in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby and Tamworth
We offer a comprehensive probate service for people in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Derby and Tamworth, as well as throughout the rest of Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire and the surrounding area.
Our probate services include:
- Assisting with probate and administration
- Notifying organisations of the death
- Obtaining the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
- Reading the Will and distribution of the estate
- Disputes against an Estate or Will (Contentious Probate)
Why choose Fishers Solicitors for your probate?
We understand how confusing and emotionally draining dealing with probate can be, especially at an already difficult time. That’s why we are committed to offering a sensitive but practical approach to handling your probate, making sure the process moves ahead in as straightforward and stress-free a way as possible.
Our team includes members of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), ensuring that we have the specialist expertise to handle your probate effectively while adhering to the strictest professional standards. Our team also includes a specialist Dementia Friend, part of an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Society aimed at giving insight and support for those living with dementia.
Fishers Solicitiors is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
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