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Probate solicitors Portsmouth to help you through the death of your loved one. Andrew and Andrew Solicitor s Limited The death of a family member can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Whether it is the death of a parent or a spouse, you may find that the legalities and formalities of the death can be very overwhelming and make this difficult situation even more challenging for you. During the pandemic many dear family members have been lost without any notice. Young and old, many families have experienced a sudden death during this time. Speak to your probate solicitors Portsmouth as soon as possible for specialist and experienced advice and legal assistance during this sensitive period. You will find that probate solicitors Portsmouth provide a professional yet caring and sympathetic service which will help you make the right decisions and avoid further complications for you or your family members. The will Your probate solicitors Portsmouth will first need to find out whether or not your loved one had a will in place. The process itself is significantly easier if the deceased had a will in place as this will state who the executor is and who the beneficiaries are. If unfortunately, your loved one did not have a will in place then the process of administration is still very similar, however, it will be lengthier and it is essential that you have legal assistance from your probate solicitors Portsmouth throughout the process to prevent disputes and disagreements amongst family members. Rest assured that probate solicitors Portsmouth have dealt with thousands of similar cases and will make sure that they achieve a positive outcome for all. The funeral In general, to begin with the executors will be responsible for arranging the funeral. This is a difficult part of the process; however, your probate solicitors Portsmouth are available to advise on how to proceed where necessary. They are even able to help you choose a funeral director if you are unable to find one for yourself. The estate Once you are ready, and sooner rather than later, the executors will need to establish the value of the estate of the deceased including the assets and liabilities. All assets must be valued at the date of death. Once you have drawn up a value and taken into consideration liabilities, you will need to calculate and submit an inheritance tax return and pay inheritance tax accordingly. Your probate solicitors Portsmouth will be able to guide you throughout the whole process as for most people this is usually the first time, they have dealt with the probate legal process. Once the inheritance tax returns have been submitted or paid, the grant of probate will be issued which gives executors the permission to carry out further dealings on behalf of the deceased, such as dealing with bank accounts and selling or transferring property and assets. Once this is completed the finances can then be divided between the beneficiaries. The probate process itself can take several months or it may take many years, but with the help of your probate solicitors Portsmouth you will be able to avoid any lengthy delays or unnecessary complications and they will use their knowledge and expertise to make sure the process is easy and simple for you and your loved ones, whilst achieving the best possible outcome for everyone involved. http://a2solicitors.co.uk/wills-probate/probate/ Applying for probate - GOV.UK Dealing with the financial affairs of someone who has died
