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The making of a valid Will and dealing with probate matters when a person dies can be difficult to navigate alone. The implications of getting things wrong can be substantial.
Our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham have much experience supporting clients with this area of the law. Our team includes specialists in all associated matters including Wills, probates, trusts, estates, and tax planning.
At Roythornes, we appreciate that such legal matters are incredibly sensitive, and will always do our utmost to handle your affairs with compassion and empathy. We know that providing an excellent legal service relies on a client-focused approach, which is why our team take the time to get to know our clients, their preferences, and needs.
To discuss how our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham can help you, please contact our Birmingham office.
Our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham can assist with matters including:
- Making a Will
- Lifetime planning
- Will disputes
- Probate processes including applying for a Grant of Probate, estate administration duties and filing inheritance tax returns
- Applying for Letters of Administration where there is no valid Will
- Advising on post death variations
- Statutory Will matters
- Guidance to deal with probate or estate administration disputes
Our Wills and probate solicitors’ service
Making a Will
Our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham have significant experience in supporting clients through the process of making a Will.
We understand that the process can feel daunting, yet rest assured, we will ensure that you understand the tasks at hand and that you appreciate all of the options available to you.
With our support, you’ll ensure that the interests of your loved ones are secure in the future and that your wishes are upheld when you are no longer here.
Please contact the team for Wills for more information.
Will disputes
Will disputes are not uncommon, and when these do arise, the situation can be extremely stressful for everyone involved.
Our experts can help you to resolve all manner of Will disputes, the types of disputes we can assist with include:
- Challenging a Will on the grounds of lack of testamentary capacity
- Challenging a Will on the grounds of undue influence
- Disputing a Will on the grounds of fraud or forgery
- Disputing a Will where there are disagreements regarding asset distribution
Probate
Our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham appreciate that losing a loved one is an incredibly distressing time. We always take a compassionate approach, to ease the stress as much as possible. Our team are highly skilled and experienced in handling the processes and we can provide expert guidance across all associated areas, including:
Applying for a grant of probate
In many cases, the executors of a Will need to obtain a grant of probate before they can administer an estate. This is a legal document which confirms that the Will is valid, and grants the executor permission to deal with the deceased person’s possessions, money, and property, to ensure that the instructions in their Will are carried out.
Our expert solicitors can assist executors throughout this process and answer any questions you may have about your role and obligations.
Where there is no valid Will, our wills and probate solicitors can assist the relevant family members in applying for Letters of Administration, granting them the legal authority to administer the estate.
Estate administration
As part of the probate process, our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham can help with all aspects of estate administration, including estate valuation, dealing with both lifetime tax and inheritance tax and debts, and distributing the estate according to the deceased’s wishes.
We understand that taking on such a responsibility can be overwhelming, which is why we approach every client’s needs with sensitivity and ensure to explain the processes carefully, offering guidance that aligns with your unique requirements.
Our team are also able to provide probate advice, based on your specific situation, guiding you to fulfil a legal role, or through contentious probate processes where necessary.
Estate administration disputes
Where estate administration disputes arise, we can help clients to resolve these as quickly and with as little stress as possible. Examples of such disputes our probate solicitors have experience handling include:
- Inheritance Act Claims
- Disputes regarding the validity of an individual’s Will
- Challenges made against a Will executor and their actions
As experts in Wills and probate law, and with much experience in disputes, we have many methods at our disposal to resolve your issues as promptly as possible.
Inheritance tax
When a person passes away, their Will executor or estate administrator is tasked with paying any inheritance tax on the estate.
Our specialist wills and probate solicitors can guide you through all associated tasks, such as:
- Calculating the value of the deceased’s estate
- Establishing whether inheritance tax is owed
- Completing inheritance tax form IHT400 where tax is due, detailing the liabilities, assets, and any gifts the person may have made before they passed away
- Ensuring that inheritance tax is paid promptly from the estate
Statutory Wills
A Statutory Will is a type of Will that is created on behalf of a person who does not possess the mental capacity to make their own Will.
If you need to make a Statutory Will on behalf of an individual who lacks mental capacity, we can assist you in applying to the Court of Protection. Equally, we can assist where it is necessary to make adjustments to an existing Will.
To learn more, please get in touch with our local probate solicitors at Roythornes.
Our Wills and probate solicitor’s fees
At Roythornes, we are always transparent about our fees from the beginning, for many matters we can offer fixed fees. This provides our clients with certainty over what they will be paying.
Where your legal needs are more complex, and as such, an hourly rate is more suitable, we will provide a clear cost estimate at the beginning.
We will ensure that you are fully aware of the costs involved and are happy to continue. This will always be agreed upon before any work is undertaken.
If you are interested in learning more about our services and fees, please get in touch, and our Birmingham probate solicitors will be happy to advise you.
Why choose our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham?
At Roythornes we are experts across all Wills and probate matters, with much experience providing specialist advice to a diverse range of clients. No matter the complexity of your situation, we can guide you through the necessary legal processes, ensuring that you always feel fully comfortable with each stage and obligation.
At Roythornes, we truly believe in putting our clients first, we have been ranked in tier one of the prestigious Legal 500 directory for personal tax, trusts and probate, a testament to our high-quality service.
Naturally, Wills and probate matters can be difficult to navigate and at times distressing, but you can always trust our team to deliver a service with both empathy and sensitivity.
Get in touch with our Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham
To access support with Wills and probate matters today, please get in touch with our specialist Wills and probate solicitors in Birmingham.
