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If you need a will, Nicholsons make it easy... Making a Will is the only way to protect your family and assets for the future. Nicholsons specialise in Will writing, inheritance tax planning, Powers of Attorney and property trusts. We pride ourselves on making the whole process as easy as possible either by meeting in our office or visiting you in the comfort of your own home. If you are interested in discussing a Will or any other legal matter contact Ann-Marie Matthews on 01603 478567 or email amatthews@nicholsonslaw.com
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How to deal with someone’s estate
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When a person dies, someone has to deal with their estate. This is called ‘administering the estate’ If the person who has died leaves a will, it will usually name one or more people to act as the executors of the will - that is, to administer their estate. If you are named as an executor of a will you may need to apply for a grant of probate. A grant of probate is an official document which the executors may need to administer the estate. It is issued by a section of the court known as the probate registry. If there is no will the process is more complicated. An application for a grant of letters of administration (an official document, issued by the court, which allows administrators to administer the estate) will need to be made. The person to whom letters of administration is granted is known as the administrator. The administrator is the person who has the legal right to deal with the affairs of the person who has died, and is determined by a set 70 | November 2015
order of priority. The administrator will usually be a close relative of the person who has died, if there is one. There may be more than one person who has an equal right to do this. Your solicitor will be able to provide you with information on the set order of priority. How to apply for a grant of probate or grant of letters of administration One option is to ask your solicitor to make an application on your behalf. Alternatively, you can apply for a grant in person at your local district probate registry. Is it expensive to use a Solicitor? At Nicholsons Solicitors we offer a fixed fee probate service starting from £500 plus VAT. If you would like to discuss a probate matter or any other legal issue contact AnnMarie Matthews on 01603 478567 or email amatthews@ nicholsonslaw.com www.finecity.co.uk