Probate Lawyer
If you are the executor of a will you need to decide whether you want to carry out the probate process yourself, or if you want to pay a professional. Generally, it is worth considering a probate lawyer if you are dealing with a complex estate. Even if you are not dealing with a complex estate, you may still want to hire a probate solicitor to relieve some of the pressure off yourself.
Complex estates include:
- Questions about the validity of the will.
- Situations where someone was deliberately left out of the will, but who may want to make a claim.
- If there are complicated arrangements, for example assets held in a trust.
- If the estate is bankrupt or insolvent, ie. The debts are more than the assets.
Expert Probate Lawyers
Our probate lawyers understand that this will be a difficult grieving process for you. They will offer you professional but compassionate and sensitive advice, guiding you through the probate process. We will provide bespoke advice, negotiating with HMRC to ensure the correct amount of tax is paid and any tax saving opportunities are identified.
The Fitz Approach
Fitz was set up to oppose large, corporate law firms who overwhelm clients with technical jargon and underwhelm them with impersonal service. Most of our probate lawyers are Fitz trained and from the beginning of their career they have had our morals instilled in them.
We understand that a probate lawyer will be needed when you are going through a difficult period in your life. As such you should choose one who focuses not only on the legal issue at hand but also the implications this has on you personally. Our lawyers will ensure they adapt to the unique needs of your situation.