Probate
The passing of a loved one is always difficult and dealing with their estate can be a sensitive matter. HKH Kenwright & Cox will provide you with a considerate and discreet service.
We will explain to you in clear terms the steps involved ensuring our administration and distribution of the estate is handled effectively to ensure that all property and tax issues are handled in a manner that reduces the emotional difficulties involved.
We can assist in all aspects including:
- Obtaining a grant of probate
- Providing beneficiaries with advice on taxation matters
- Dealing with legacies to minors
- Protecting assets from possible creditors and taxation
- Grant of probate/grant of letters of administration
- Valuing the estate
- Inland Revenue forms
- Applying for the grant
- Disputed probate
Our service includes:
- a meeting with the person wishing to prepare an LPA (the donor) to assess that they have the requisite capacity and understand the nature of the LPA
- completion of the LPA with the donor
- acting as certificate provider – it is a requirement of the Act that an independent person certifies that the donor has capacity and is not acting under any undue influence
- obtaining the attorneys’ signatures to the LPA
- completing the registration of the LPA at the Office of the Public Guardian
To arrange a discussion with our Estate Administration / Probate Solicitor please feel free to call us or to arrange a call back click here
