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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.

Click here to contact Lasting Power of Attorney Woking and Lasting Power of Attorney Weybridge

Lodge Brothers Legal Services family owned business is there for you every step of the way!

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If your parent, sibling or partner were to pass away unexpectedly tomorrow, would you know what is legally required in terms of handing their death? Did you know that all deaths must be registered within 5 days, including weekend and bank holidays? This is just the first step on the list of things to do when dealing with an individual’s passing.

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Once the event has been registered, a certificate of burial or an application for cremation, which ever the case is, must be processed. The certificate of burial must be provided to your funeral director after which you can begin the process of arranging the funeral or cremation. The funeral director should be registered and can help you to plan the funeral and will also be able to assist you how to make payment arrangements.

Bear in mind the updated Covid-19 restrictions which will be applicable at the time and how this will impact on the events of the funeral or the cremation. Scotland, Wales and Norther Ireland will have different restrictions for attending funerals and so these should be noted where applicable.

The UK government offers their “Tell us Once” service which allows a death to be reported to all government departments so as to save further bereavement for the family which could result from on-going reporting of the passing of their loved one. As yet, Ireland does not offer this service.

Other legal requirements include managing tax and benefits and applying for probate Sunbury. Applying for probate Shepperton is what must be done when requesting the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and possessions, commonly referred to as their ‘estate’. If there is a Will, the grant of probate will be provided and letters of administration will need to be annexed. In the event that the individual concerned did not leave a Will, then letters of administration will be provided.

Lodge Brothers Legal Service is a specialist firm of solicitors who deal with wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. Clients who require legal services have accessible, affordable legal advice across Middlesex, Surrey and Berkshire.

Probate West Byfleet services are offered at a fixed fee which are tailored to your needs regardless of the type of advice you are looking for. From consultations to ensure that probate paperwork has been completed correctly, to simply submitting the entire probate Walton process to Lodge Brothers Legal Service to handle.

It is common for clients of the firm to express their gratitude for the level of personal service, which is provided as our professional solicitors understand that clients are often going through a difficult emotional period of time, following the death of a beloved person. Lodge Brothers Legal Service are passionate about client care, and endeavour to make the process of providing clients with legal advice infinitely easier avoiding “legalise” language and rather taking a step by step approach to help guide clients through the legal obligations required of them at a most stressful time.

Lodge Brothers Legal Services assist with probate matters after death

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One thing that you can be guaranteed of when you engage with a Lodge Brothers Legal attorney is that you will receive the personal touch. Lodge Brothers Legal Services are affiliated with the Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors family of companies with a unique past. In operation for over 240 years, the Lodge Brothers managed to grow throughout the UK for 8 generations, making them the epitome of the family business. As part of the services offered to their client base which spans the breadth and length of the UK, Lodge Brothers looked to increasing their funeral director services, with that of legal Services specifically related to the needs of the families who came to them, to say goodbye to their loved ones.

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The complimentary services included probate Guildford assistance, drawing up of Wills and preparing Lasting Power of Attorneys. The Lodge Brothers name is one which you will be familiar with and this is because they are placed conveniently across the country, meaning that you and your family may well have already had dealings with them. Lodge Brothers Legal attorneys have followed suit and offer each individual service with the personal touch that you come to expect from the brand.

If you turn to social media you will notice that there are many competitors in the industry but if you are looking for experts in the field, with an elevated knowledge of probate Ashford, in your local area, then it’s the Lodge Brothers Probate Feltham services that will benefit you’re the most. Being able to meet with your personal attorney face to face makes it easier to have all of your questions answered, and it will be far easier to reach your Probate attorney when the time comes for you that you may need to meet with them face to face. Having a local solicitor gives you peace of mind, knowing that you are able to contact their offices in person, at any time.

Lodge Brothers probate Shepperton has access to over 40 offices across a vast area in the UK stretching from Surrey, through Middlesex and into Berkshire allowing for face-to-face meetings in all of these areas. Should you prefer to contact your attorney through online options, that is always an equally possible alternative.

Offering 3 service levels to ensure affordability and adaptability, there is a suitable option for everyone. Chose Bronze level, where the application remains with the appointed Executor of the estate, however our Executors will help to prepare all probate forms and make the application at the probate registry. With the Silver Service level, appointed Executors remain responsible for registering the death with all asset holders. Executors will establish the assets and liabilities at date of death while we complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant.  Our attorneys will register the death certificate with the asset holders.

Choosing a Gold level service, Lodge Brothers attorneys will ascertain the date of death assets, liabilities of the estate, complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant.

Lodge Brothers Probate Woking Services is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Speak to us today by clicking here Probate Weybridge, Probate Sunbury, probate West Byfleet and probate Walton. 

Lodge Brothers legal services Sunbury

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There comes a time in everyone’s life when there is a funeral to plan. What most people seldom think about, however, is that where there is a funeral, there is an associated requirement for funeral legal services Sunbury, which goes hand-in-hand with those related to funerals planning services. A unique and empathetic group of attorneys at Lodge Brothers legal services dedicate themselves to assisting families and individuals with the legal aspects involved in the end of life. Sad as it is to think that there is a requirement for such a service, it is probably one of the most important and practical aspects which need to be addressed, preferably while you as an individual, are still alive. Just like with funeral planning, end of life planning is without a doubt, one of the best things a person could do for the loved ones who will be left behind.

Funeral legal services Shepperton includes a cluster of specific services which one needs to attend to, to ease the burden on those left behind, and to ensure that there are no unexpected surprises awaiting them. These funeral legal services include the preparation and drawing up of a will, probate services, and powers of attorney.

Having a legal and binding will in place holds more importance than most people may expect, which is one of the reasons why so many people end up never quite getting to having theirs drawn up. One somehow always believes that there is time for these things. Meanwhile, we all know that no tomorrow is guaranteed. A legal will and testament will speak for you when you are no longer able to, whether it be because you are still on life-support, or if you have already passed away. Sometimes there is a need for you to tell others when it is time to let you go, in the event of a tragedy which leaves you unable to communicate for yourself any longer. Documents like DNR’s (Do not resuscitate) and organ donation instructions can help your family know what you would want them to do.

A person also has the option of appointing their attorney with the power of attorney to execute any and all final decisions and wishes intended by the individual. Doing so designates your attorney as sole executor of your property and finances. This can also apply to end of life decisions and actions which need to be taken, on your behalf if you are no longer able to.

Whether or not there is a will, the legal process of probate is required in order to administer the finalization of a person’s estate, whether according to the Will, if found to be legal, or in the event that there are instructions left behind. It becomes the responsibility of the court to decide who is rightfully entitled to your possessions. Lodge Brother Legal attorneys will professionally and legally administer your will, ensuring that your legal requests are carried out by the court and that your possessions are distributed as you intended them to be.

Contact Lodge Brothers Funeral legal services West Byfleet and Funeral legal services Walton for all probate services.

PROBATE ALL OUR FEES ARE FIXED AND AGREED IN ADVANCE

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What is probate and why is it necessary to involve an attorney in the process of probate proving? 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 probate Guildford Legal services employees are not only familiar with the process, and they have also 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.

 

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 is an active process that helps to sort the estate of the passed individual out as intended.

The process of probate Feltham 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 probate Ashford 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 which will ease the process at the end of the day and ensure that the estate is correctly and accurately handled as preferred.

Contact probate Woking, probate Sunbury, probate West Byfleet and probate Shepperton for any legal advice regarding your loved ones.

Protect those closest to you with Lodge Brothers Legal Services

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Having assisted families at times of great personal grief and suffering, Lodge Brothers UK values the ethos of family and knows more than anyone what is required to professional, empathetic and personally assist with the process of not only preparing funerals and everything that this encompasses, but also with the Legal services attached to this aspect of our life: the preparation for the end of our lives. This is a necessary evil which everyone should engage with at several stages through their lives. If only to ensure that those people in your life who you hold closest to you, will have less to think about when the time comes that your leave them behind.

Anyone who has lost someone close to them knows that there are many emotions to negotiate through – the 5 stages of grief will come to everyone at one time or another and it is important to respect and protect yourself through this process so that you can emotionally process your loss in a healthy a way as possible. Emotions can be debilitating at times so if this is what you are experiencing, you surely know first-hand that thinking about logistics at a time like that, especially if this is your first personal experience of loss of this manner, will certainly be more than over-whelming.

The Legal Services which you can find at all Lodge Brothers will assisting you in dealing with all legal aspects of the process. For personalised legal support with this, contact Legal Services Ashford, Legal Services Twickenham and Legal Services Cobham and inquire about the follow ways in which we can assist you: Probate, Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney.  All our clients have access to these professional, as well as affordable, legal services as we believe that legal services should not be reserved for the upper echelons but should be readily available to all.

Our probate services have 3 levels from which you can choose the most appropriate for your situation and according to your finances. Attorneys are on hand to assist you to navigate this often complex and confusing situation that is the probate process. You would need to engage our legal services for assistance with Probate if your loved one has passed without preparing a Will. Which leads us to our next area of expertise, preparation of wills which is vital to ensure that your estate does not end up as a probate case where you have no control over who receives your estate, rather the rules of probate decide this for you. Be proactive and ensure that at when you experience a life changing experience which directly affects your family, for example marriages, divorces, deaths, adoption and many more, you update your Will. And finally a Lasting Power of Attorney will help you to control how you would like your affairs to be handled should you lose the mental capacity to make this choice for yourself, if for medical reasons or other reasons associated with old age. Your Lasting Power of Attorney means that you still have a voice which will comfort and ease the emotional and physical effects that this could have on your family.

Lodge Brothers Legal Services is for everyone, contact Legal Services Ashford, Legal Services Twickenham and Legal Services Cobham for more information on how we can help you today.

Having a Will means protecting your family’s future

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Christmas time approaches and most families are planning their holidays or restful breaks which they intend to spend with friends and family.  Pain and sadness is magnified even more at Christmas time than it seems during the rest of the year. Although losing a loved one at any time of the year is always heart-breaking and a time of grief, there is something about a loss at Christmas time that seems to be that much more devastating.  Lodge Brothers have had the honour of assisting families with their loss and grief at this time of year for many years and so we are heightened to the fact that losing a loved one at this time is simply heart-wrenching. Even more so when faced with the death of a young person or someone with a young family. During this time traditionally filled with laughter and joy, some families are quietened by the blanket of grief and uncertainty when a loved on passes. Lodge Brothers funeral directors are permanently on call when the unexpected happens and the festive season is no exception.

For those families afflicted by death during the festive season, however, “good will” is not the only will that they may be faced with. You may also need to consider your own Will. It is our wish to you this Christmas time to remember that it is sadly no only older folk who pass away and that those with young families are generally the most unprepared when it comes to having a will in place in case of their unforeseen passing. It is the family members left behind that have to most to lose when a parent fails to plan for the unexpected event of their own passing. The sad truth is that Lodge Brothers Legal Services Addlestone Wills, have seen many instances where a family has suffered as the result of parents not preparing Wills or equally as detrimental, preparing of a Will that is not correctly administered. Ascot Wills and Ashford Wills Legal Services assist clients with the correct and legal preparation of a valid Will.

Dont let your family become one which contributes to the Will statistics which show that 70% of people over 18 do not have their own Will in place. Complications which arise from this fact will weigh heavily on those left behind who will need to know how to deal with your estate as you would have wanted it to be dealt with. This is too large a task to leave to another who is already struggling with the burden of your loss and the logistics of dealing with a funeral. Especially at Christmas time, complications are made worse merely by the fact that it is that time of year and emotions and stress levels are already usually at peak levels. Look after your family in death as you would want to in life by taking care of the details that need to be taken care of and alleviating them of that added stress. It is the best gift that you could possibly give to your family this Christmas season.

Lodge Brothers family you can turn to in time of grief

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When life plays you a hand that you can neither play nor fold on; when in the moment you are stuck and do not know where to turn when you can hardly keep the thoughts in your head from running so much so that you can no longer focus on any of them, you need assistance with the events that have been laid at your foot. Lodge Brothers are there to help!

The uniqueness of Lodge Brothers service lies in the variety of services which Lodge Brothers can assist you with and the way in which we can help you through difficult times in your life. Most often than not, when you reach out to Lodge Brothers there is an underlying purpose residing perhaps in uncertainty and fear or it because you are trying to avoid uncertainty.  Lodge Brothers is sensitive to your specific set of circumstances and mindful to provide you with the most relevant and cost effective options to assist you with the many options available to help you.

Lodge Brothers have run the business for over 7 generations with 6  family members still involved as funeral directors which are a testament to the dedication that the family has to service and guide you and your loved ones through this process. A calling set deep in the hearts of our family, which is infused into all Lodge locations throughout the UK. We count each and every Lodge Brother branch as being set in the same mould as the original Lodge brothers, William and Stanley.

With centuries of experience, Lodge Brothers found that there was more than just need that our families had when dealing with funerals and so development our Lodge Legal services divisions. Duplicating the same good work ethos of “family first”, our legal services not only provides professional services such as probate, probate property evaluations, wills and lasting powers of attorney, but they also provide the same empathetic and respectful guidance and personal service. These services, are provided at these locations: Power of Attorney Chertsey, Power of Attorney Guildford and Power of Attorney Ham

Lodge Brothers Legal Services are there to Guide you

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Family run business, Lodge Brothers, has been assisting families for more than 200 years in and around the UK, from branches in every major city. The reputation of Lodge Brothers precedes the service offerings and families and loved ones can rest assured that their needs in times of grief will be met professionally and with a personal touch. Lodge Brothers arrange and assist with funerals as well as provides all other services which you may come to need during the loss of a loved one. Lodge Brothers has come to personally understand the specific and unique needs of each and every family who we have had the privilege to engage with. In order to assist and extend our funeral services, Lodge Brothers introduced Lodge Brothers Legal Services. Our Legal Services division was set up with the goal of providing our customers help with probate, wills and lasting power of attorneys all of which can be difficult aspects to deal with before, during and after a loved one passes.

Lodge Brothers understand the importance of being prepared for any eventuality. While many hope that when it comes time for their passing that this time will not end up being a time of great stress for our families. Losing someone close to you is difficult under any circumstances but when it comes to certain aspects, its always good to know that contingencies are in place prior to the event thereby alleviating any undue stress and anxiety when the time comes.

With that in mind, Lodge Brothers can also assist with the lasting power of attorney which will safe-guard an individual should their faculties begin to fade in later life. Being prepared for every eventuality can be difficult especially when we cannot see to the future to know what is coming down the line. Which is why identifying a power of attorney to assist and speak for you when you are not able to, is highly recommended.

A lasting power of attorney is a legal document which is written authorisation allowing your attorney to act on your behalf should you become unable or unwilling to make decisions for yourself, as you reach old age, allowing you to choose now for when you may become unable to in the future and rest assured that you have someone with the power and authority to stand next to you and advocate on your behalf when you are not able to.

Lodge Brothers Legal Services highly recommends a proactive approach to this possibility and Lodge Brothers power of attorney Chertsey or Power of Attorney Ham will advise and help you to set this up for a fixed fee which is agreed ahead of time. Lodge Brothers have several branches around the UK providing this convenient lasting power of attorney services, remaining accessible to our clients at all times. Our dedicated attorneys have years of experience and are ready to assist you with any questions and enquiries that you have regarding this beneficial legal service.

Lodge Brothers: help in troubled times

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Lodge Brothers funeral services is always here to help. We know how unpredictable life can be on a daily basis and that things happen when you least expect it. This is why we make ourselves available at any time on any day, by phone or email. With 533,253 deaths in Wales and the UK in 2017. The office of National statistics shows that the provisional number of deaths registered in England and Wales in the week ending 31 August 2018 was 7,865. Yourmoney.com reports that “Around 60% of UK adults still haven’t made a will, according to new research from Unbiased.co.uk, leaving around 31 million people at risk of dying intestate. If you die without a will your estate will be distributed solely according to intestacy law, which may not reflect your wishes.”

Karen Barrett, CEO and founder of Unbiased, said “It’s clear that many people think they’re just not ‘rich enough’ to need a will. This ignores the fact that a will makes inheritance a far quicker process – do they really want to keep their loved ones waiting longer, when that money might be badly needed? It also doesn’t take into account the complexity of modern families, which intestacy law simply doesn’t address. Children from previous marriages could end up receiving nothing at all.”

At Lodge Brothers, we agree that this is the essential issue surrounding those who pass away without a will and encourage customers who we meet on a daily basis, not to find themselves in the same position as their loved ones who have gone before them. The financial consequences when a loved one dies affects the whole family and especially when there is a young family involved, this can have lasting and irreversible long-lasting effects on the family unit and extended family members. While you may not feel that you are rich enough to have a will, consider what the effects would be on your family should they have to love just one month or one week if you are a weekly paid individual.

At Lodge Brothers we have options to suit every pocket and take pride in extending a helping hand to our hundreds of clients in our local areas. You can find our offices in your local areas simply by visiting our website and searching by location. You will find that we have offices in all locations and we offer additional probate services. For example, should you be looking for probate in Chertsey, Ham or Guildford, simply search probate Chertsey, probate Ham or probate Guildford to find your local branch and contact telephone number or email address. Otherwise you can go to our branch locator search feature, capture your nearest branch, town name of post code, for ease of access to information concerning all services we offer.  If you’d like to know a little more about our services, we can send our ‘Guide to Arranging A Funeral’ to your home, or you can view and download a PDF. Click here to obtain.