Professional Advice and Personal Investment from Lodge Brothers Legal Services

What is a lasting power of attorney?

A Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) is a legal document that lets you appoint another person, the attorney, to make financial and/or welfare decisions on your behalf, if in the future you become unable or unwilling to make your own decisions.

What is probate and why is it necessary to involve obtain a Lasting Power of Attorney Ashford? It may not be necessary for a person to use an attorney for this process however if this is something that you are not familiar with, it is highly recommended for you to let an attorney assist you in order to ensure that everything is completed and assessed as it should be. Without the appropriate experience in this area, the situation can be over-whelming and may end up cost you in the long run.

Lodge Brothers employees are not only familiar with the process, they have dedicated their life’s work to offering the best service and expertise to those who seek them out for assistance. After the passing of your family member or loved one, a person has many difficult decisions to make, least of which is dealing with the will of the person who has passed away. What happens if the will is not verified or is contested at court? Well this is the time when its better to hand over to the professionals.

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A Probate estate comprises of all the assets and liabilities that a person has when they pass away. These assets and liabilities are verified by proving that the Will that the person has left behind, if they have indeed left a Will and instructions therein, is a genuine instruction from the departed as to how they would like their estate to be dealt with and settled. Assets include everything that the deceased physically owned both specified and unspecified in the last Will and testament. All the possessions that a person has, must be dealt with correctly at the time of passing, no matter how big or small, no matter how valuable, be it emotionally or financially. Probate Ashford is an active process which helps to sort the estate of the passed individual out as intended.

The process of can sometimes be sorted out in as little as 6 months, in some cases.  can take as long as 2 years or more to assess and verify. The timeframe of the probate Weybridge process depends on the complexity of the estate which can also be affected when the Will is disputed by a family member. Some small estates are the rare exception to the process and may not require probate Sunbury at all.  A court supervised process, probates can be a complex procedure.

Lodge Brothers legal services, partner to the Lodge Brothers family of funeral directors, have the know-how of the legal process of probate to ensure a stress-free process. Once all is said and done there are only benefits to contact Legal Brothers Legal Service attorneys, Sophie, Emily and Hannah, to assist you with this emotionally draining process. Services for probate can be agreed to and paid for ahead of time that will ease the process at the end of the day and ensure that the estate is correctly and accurately handled as preferred.

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LIGHTWATER IN LIGHTS WITH LODGE BROTHERS

Lodge Brothers funeral plans Ham go all out with their window dressing over special occasions, particularly over the Christmas season. Lodge Brothers funeral directors Ham enjoy dressing their windows with different displays really getting into the holiday season. Have a look at what other Lodge Brothers have been setting up over December.

REMEMBERING AT CHRISTMAS

December 8th, 2017

Each year, all Lodge Brothers branches put up a ‘Memory Tree’, allowing people the opportunity to write a card to remember a loved one who has passed away. In Windsor, branch arranger Jill Palmer went one stage further and called on some local school children to help decorate her tree, and then last Sunday, she invited a local Minister to bless the tree in a short service at the branch in St Leonard’s Road.
Invitations were sent to those families who Jill had met throughout 2017, and no less than 28 people turned up to the service!
“It was a very meaningful time to those who came along,” Jill said, “and we stayed afterwards to chat over a mince pie and a drink. It was a special occasion”.

This year there was great fun had in Lightwater

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LIGHTWATER IN LIGHTS

November 30th, 2017

Each year the village of Lightwater comes together to celebrate Christmas with ‘The Fayre in the Square’ in early December. The week before, the lights are switched on, and Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors have their part to play. Situated in The Square for a year now, Lodge Brothers staff have proved they are not just there for the ‘sad days in life’.

Richard Leachman, District Manager, said: “The spider-web effect of the lights this year is quite stunning. I am pleased that we can again be a part of the lighting-up of the village”.

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Lodge Brothers will assist you in time of grief

More and more people are now planning and paying for their funeral in advance. When the time comes everything is paid and taken care of. Planning your Pre Paid Funeral ahead of time has a number of benefits for you and for those you love.

  • Relieve your family from stress and anxiety
    It’s hard enough to say goodbye without the added pressure of worrying about the deceased’s last wishes. That’s why pre paid funerals can be so helpful in relieving any added stress on your family and loved ones.
  • Lighten the financial load on your family
    By covering all costs in advance you will have the peace of mind of knowing that your family won’t have to worry about how they will pay. Pre-paying your funeral can be your final gift to those you love, allowing them to say goodbye without concerns about money at a time when they are least able to cope.
  • Fixed Price means money saved
    Buying a funeral at today’s prices protects you and your family from inflation and any future price increase. Saving you money and worry; it’s a logical and considered purchase that not everyone wants to make, but most people are glad they did.
  • Personalise your funeral, say “goodbye” your way
    Throughout life we are defined by our personality, our actions and how we interact with those around us. Family Funerals Trust believes this should continue with your last act in this world. We encourage you to think about things now so that your life and personality shine through, at your final goodbye.Click here to personalise a Prepaid funerals
  • Family run funeral directors giving the personal touch
    In a world dominated by huge, national funeral directors with branches in virtually every high street, Family Funerals Trust offers an uplifting and welcome change. We are a privately run, family owned Company who, through seven generations of the same family, have brought sensitivity, understanding and personal attention to every funeral we handle.Looking for more company suggestions? We find them for you! Click here

Organise your future so your family and loved ones don’t have to stress at the time of grief

Lodge Brothers will help you decide to pre plan and pre pay for your funeral to ensure family and loved ones are relieved of the responsibility at a time when their grief and distress will be more than enough of a burden.

One of the key benefits of a Pre Paid Funerals Plan is being able to purchase and secure a funeral at todays prices. This then protects your family and loved ones from any rising funeral costs. We have seen funeral costs rise, year on year so it makes sense to put plans together at the current rate.

Contact us to discuss funeral plan and funeral planning today.

Lodge Brothers will give you family peace of mind and assurance when the time comes…..

Lodge Brothers will assist in choosing the right pre-paid funeral plan for you. With 7 different pre paid funerals options to choose from making funeral planning easier to discuss and organise.

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Michael Aspel At St Mary Oatlands Flower Festival

St Mary Oatlands Church in Weybridge is celebrating its 150th anniversary, and last weekend’s Flower Festival, organized by Reverend Steve Brunn and his wife Sharon as part of the celebrations, was a resounding success.

Local celebrity resident Michael Aspel opened the event at the Preview Evening on Friday, and the displays were on view to the public all weekend.

Beverley Lodge attended alongside District Manager Bill Wilde and his wife Caroline.

The Lodge Brothers floral display, based on the theme of “The Resurrection”, was designed and created by Sharon Brunn, who also acts as a relief Funeral Arranger for Lodge Brothers.

Don’t let death be that painful topic … chat to us today about Funeral Planning and Pre-Paid Funerals

Lodge Brothers funeral directors offer a range of Pre-Paid Funeral Plans. They have many years of funeral planning experience. We all understand how important it is to make a Will that ensures our possessions are bestowed upon those we love.

Although death can sometimes be a painful topic to discuss, more people now accept that pre-paid funerals can be just as important as writing their Will. By deciding to pre-plan and pre-pay for the funeral, family and loved ones are relieved of the responsibility at a time when their grief and distress will be more than enough of a burden.

Speak to Lodge Brothers to discuss funeral plan and funeral arrangements.