The importance of making a will cannot be
overstressed. Each will is tailor-made for the client, taking
into consideration his or her personal financial circumstances,
family and commitments and the possible incidence of inheritance
and other tax.
After a death, it is important to those who are left behind
that the estate is administered with sympathy as well as with
efficiency. It involves obtaining valuations of all the assets
of the estate, agreeing the tax liability, applying for the
Grant of Probate (or Letters of Administration in the event
there is no will) and then, with the benefit of that Grant,
gathering in the assets of the estate and administering them
according to the will or according to the law of intestacy.
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In some cases, a trust may arise under the provisions of a
will or an intestacy and that trust could last for many years.
It will normally require the advice and assistance of a solicitor
and in many cases a skilled financial advisor also.
In dealing with the personal affairs of clients, it is appropriate
to mention Powers of Attorney and Public Guardianship Orders.
These are normally granted to enable relatives, friends or
professional advisers to administer the affairs of elderly
or infirm persons who, for whatever reason, are unwilling
or unable to manage their own affairs.
This work is dealt with by Sarah
Matkin who is a member of the institute of legal executives
specialising in Wills & Probate. Sarah is assisted by
Cheryl
Melladay. Their aim is to provide you with an efficient
and courteous service given in a caring manner. |
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