Probate Solicitors in Birmingham
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Our probate solicitors in Birmingham can help you to understand the next steps, so you can focus on the grieving process.
If you have recently suffered a bereavement in your family, we understand how difficult this can be. Dealing with a loved one’s estate can be particularly difficult to manage alongside your grief.
We assist individuals and families with many matters that can arise during probate. These include:
- Obtaining a Grant of Probate
- Administering the estate
- Transferring or selling property
- Dealing with banks and building societies
- Arranging pension provisions
- Informing utility companies
Our Birmingham probate solicitors can also assist with more complex matters that might arise, including disputes over wills and property, inheritance tax, intestacy, deeds of variation and more.
How can our probate solicitors in Birmingham help you?
If you are the beneficiary of an estate and aren’t sure what your next steps are, we can advise you on your rights. We can explore the options available to you if you have been left out of a will from which you believe you should have benefited. Our legal team can help in contesting a will and making a claim against the estate.
Our Birmingham team offers a caring and friendly approach to probate, ensuring that you are informed every step of the way. With a wealth of experience and specialised knowledge in every aspect of the probate process, you will enjoy added peace of mind.
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Our Birmingham based team offer a sympathetic approach to probate law as we know this is a difficult time for everyone. With our knowledgeable and experienced team on your side, we can help you if you are looking for probate law services in and around Solihull, Stratford, Warwick, Coventry, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a solicitor to deal with probate?
In simple cases, you may not need a solicitor to deal with probate, but we would advise you not to complete the legal process alone unless you are confident you understand what this entails. If there are any doubts about the will, it is always best to proceed with the support of a specialist probate solicitor. This will help to protect your interests and ensure the will is carried out as intended.
How long does probate take?
This all depends on the individual circumstances. In general, it will take between 3 and 4 months to obtain a Grant of Probate. Following this, the administration of the estate can take between 2 and 6 months. The total time will typically depend on the assets to be collected, debts to be paid and the identification of the beneficiaries.
Do I have to choose a probate solicitor in Birmingham?
No, you don’t have to choose a local probate solicitor in Birmingham, but many find it helpful to have the support of a local firm. This can make meetings easier and can reduce the time it takes to process documentation.
Can a house be sold before probate is granted in the UK?
A house may be put on the market, but the sale cannot be finalised until probate has been granted. We can advise on the steps required to sell a property that is part of an estate, and recommend steps to free up assets in the meantime.
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- Wills, Trusts & Probate
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- Contesting a Will
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- Tax Planning
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