What Probate Solicitors Specialize In

Anyone entering the legal profession will realise that at some point

, they will have to choose a field in which to specialize. And there are many areas available in which to specialize, from criminal prosecution to conveyancing.

Although there are many firms of solicitors who will handle most of a family's legal concerns, there are many specific areas in which the solicitor will need expert help.

Probate, the process of administering a deceased person's will, is one of these specialist areas. Although not at the glamour end of the legal profession, with no exciting TV series based around it, probate law is an essential part of the process after someone has died. If you are the executor of a deceased person's will, it is essential to consult probate solicitors-the alternative is DIY probate which is full of traps for the unwary.

If the deceased has left a will which is clear and uncontested, you may think that you have no need for a probate solicitor who will provide a dedicated probate service on your behalf. But you will need expert and experienced advice, no matter how simple the process may seem at first. For one thing, the loss of a loved one is always a shock, even after a long illness, and those left behind may not be able to think clearly in their grief. Probate solicitors deal with these scenarios every working day, and can guide you through what is sometimes a complicated legal process in a sympathetic and professional manner.

If there is a will, the probate solicitor will help the executor apply to the court for a Grant of Representation which will enable them to administer the estate. But in cases where no will has been left, the intestacy rules apply and things can become complicated - it is here that the benefits of using a dedicated probate solicitor are really appreciated. All those who feel they are entitled to financial provision from a deceased person's estate must be considered and included, and a solicitor who offers a specialist probate service will be invaluable in tying up the loose ends so that all parties are satisfied.

There may also be problems with Inheritance Tax, and here, again, probate solicitors will have all the skills and experience to help you in this area and save you money which the government may have taken if you hadn't acted on their advice.

Perhaps worst of all are cases where family or loved ones dispute the will or consider making an inheritance claim - your specialist probate solicitor is much better placed to deal with the claimant or their legal representatives in a clear and professional manner, avoiding the animosity which may occur.

by: Tim Bishop

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