Probate / Power of attorney
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Burstow Solicitors Probate Lawyers & Lasting Power of Attorney Solicitors in Surrey. Covering Horley, Redhill, Oxted, East Grinstead, Godstone, Reigate, Charlwood, Dorking and surrounding areas
Our probate team covers every aspect of probate work including dealing with HMRC. We are your local compassionate and competent solicitors, who will be with you every step of the way at this time of your loss. The focus of our practice is delivering legal services in the community with excellence and unrivalled efficiency.
Appointed executors by a Will, require a grant Probate authorising them to administer the deceased estate that exceeds certain value, Burstow Solicitors are here to help. Also where there is a situation where your relative has left no will, we can help you administer the estate efficiently, properly and smoothly. We have redefined legal services provision.
We aim to bring superior legal services to all. We are on the same journey as our client. We listen, understand your requirements, and provide a bespoke solution. We work collaboratively with the client. At Burstow Solicitors we understand that clients want their solicitor to be accessible, competent and above all have their best interest at the forefront of service delivery.
What sets us apart from the rest is that our administration of estates and probate work is carried out by a Qualified Solicitor and a Chartered Accountant, so excellence is guaranteed.
A Will may be challenged on various grounds, for example, if it is not properly executed, lack of capacity etc. We can handle all your probate matters such as advising on agreements between family members in dispute to abide by the terms of the Will which has not been properly executed, or to vary the terms of a valid Will. And releasing a devised property from a condition imposed by the testator. Our Probate personnel are professionally qualified.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Lasting Powers of Attorney
In essence, a power of attorney is a legal document which enables an individual to authorise another person to manage their affairs.
We also provide fixed fee lasting power of attorney service. Our fixed fee for a lasting power of attorney is £650.00. This fixed fee does not include the statutory registration fee.
If an individual is considering two lasting powers of attorney both together (Property/Financial Affairs and Health/Welfare), we are able to offer this at a reduced fixed fee of £525 each.
If an individual is considering two lasting powers of attorney both together (Property/Financial Affairs and Health/Welfare), we are able to offer this at a reduced fixed fee of £525 each.
The current statutory registration fee is £82 for each lasting power of attorney.
We offer home visits within 5 miles radius at no extra charge.
We are proud to say that our Power of Attorney service is a true service, not a mere form filling process. We explain in detail how it works and what it means for you. Our fees are inclusive of postage, handling and all attendances as necessary.
We are proud to say that our Power of Attorney service is a true service, not a mere form filling process. We explain in detail how it works and what it means for you. Our fees are inclusive of postage, handling and all attendances as necessary.
Consultation & Fees
Our probate work is carried out on a fixed fee or capped hourly rate to suit the client. Our fee for Probate services is from £3,500, and it is charged in accordance with the complexity and value of the deceased person’s estate. We do not charge any fee for our bespoke probate meeting i.e consultation.