Probate is the process of distributing a deceased person's property to the beneficiaries. Sarah Edmunds Legal can offer you a comprehensive and professional probate service, can assist you whether the deceased person has left a will or not, and is able to offer a flexible service tailored to your individual circumstances.

Estate Administration

When a person dies somebody has to deal with their estate. Probate is the authority given by the court to a person or persons to administer the deceased’s estate. The document that is issued by the Probate Service is called a Grant of Representation. This document is usually required by the asset holders as proof to show the correct person or persons have the courts authority to administer the estate.

Probate - If the person who has died leaves a will

In this case one or more 'executors' may be named in the will to deal with the person's affairs after their death. The executor(s) will need to apply for a 'grant of probate' from the court. The grant is a legal document which confirms that the executor(s) has the authority to deal with the deceased person's estate. Sarah Edmunds can also help if you need a professional and legal will.

Letters of Administration - If the person who has died didn't leave a will

If there is no will, someone (usually a close relative(s) of the deceased) will apply to the Probate Registry to deal with the estate. The document issued by the Probate Registry is called a 'grant of letters of administration'. The people to whom the grant is given are called 'administrators' of the estate. Like the grant of probate, the grant of letters of administration is a legal document which confirms the administrator's authority to deal with the deceased’s estate.

Why use Sarah Edmunds Legal

We offer comprehensive legal advice but also understand the need for a sensitive and efficient estate administration service. We have much experience and knowledge in this field and will assist you through the process in a friendly but professional manner.

We charge very reasonable rates and will only charge you a set fee for smaller estates. We will agree all of our fees with you in advance of undertaking any work.

If you are an executor or administrator and wish to undertake some of the estate administration yourself to minimise costs, then we are happy to work with you and will only charge for the work that we undertake on an hourly basis.

• Free Consultation: We offer a free 20 minute consultation to discuss your needs, which also gives you the opportunity to decide whether or not you would like to go ahead and instruct us.
• Free Home Visit: We will be happy to come to your home or office (dependent on location) to take your instructions.
• Extended Office Hours: We are available outside of office hours, including weekends. If you work or have young children it can be difficult to find time during the day to deal with your legal affairs. We will be happy to meet with you at any time up to 7pm during the week and often we have appointments available on Saturdays.
• Call Back Guarantee: We will endeavour to return all your calls within 4 working

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