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Wills & Probate

We appreciate that losing a loved one is undoubtedly a challenging time in itself and our expert Wills and Probate team can support you and your family through every aspect from creation of a Will to the process of administration of your estate.

In England and Wales only one in three people have a written Will and if your loved one dies without leaving a valid Will, the rules of intestacy will dictate distribution of their estate and who can inherit from it. It important to recognise that in many cases the Rules of Intestacy will not reflect true intentions of the deceased or what the deceased would have wanted, and it may also expose the estate to be subject to more inheritance tax.

Our team of expert Wills & Probate solicitors offers a sensitive and tailored legal services in all aspects of Wills, Trusts and Probate and so if you wish to make a Will, set up a family Trust or require assistance in applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administrations our team will work closely with you to ensure that you leave your assets to your loved ones or in the case of administration relieve you of some of the emotional stress involved with probate.

Our Wills and Probate team is headed by Bob Brar, a Senior Partner in the firm who founded Brar & Co in 1991 and has over 34 years of experience in providing clear and tailored legal advice to clients across the Northeast.

We are very experienced in helping people deal with Wills, Trusts and estate after a loved one has passed away with or without a Will and can help with the following:

Preparation of Will
Reviewing and updating an existing Will
Administration of estates and obtaining grants of representation
Disputing or defending a Will

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FAQs

Find out more about wills and probate.

A will is a formal document that spells out your intentions for your possessions and other assets once you pass away. A person, or executor, can be named in a will to carry out your instructions and take care of any expenses associated with doing so. It’s crucial to keep in mind that when it comes to dividing up your property, all of the directives stated in your will must be strictly followed. Some of the most complex inheritance rules in the world are found in England and Wales.

A grant of probate can only be issued to named Executors of the Will whereas Letters of Administration are issued to the persons entitled under the Rules of Intestacy if a person died without leaving a valid Will.

In England and Wales most, financial institution will not automatically allow the Executors to access bank accounts without obtaining a Grant first, although some banks have different requirements for releasing funds most bank will require a copy of a Grant given that it is a legal confirmation that the Will is valid and recognised by the Court.