Succession, Wills & Probate
Overview
Legal assistance in matters relating to succession, estate planning, wills, and probate. The service covers drafting and reviewing wills, advising on the distribution and administration of estates, obtaining Grants of Probate or Letters of Administration, and guiding beneficiaries and personal representatives through the succession process. We assist clients in protecting their assets, ensuring their wishes are properly documented, and facilitating the smooth and lawful administration of estates while helping to minimize potential disputes among beneficiaries.
Services offered
- Grant of probate / Letters of administration — uncontested
Assistance with obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration where the estate administration is uncontested. The service includes preparing and filing the necessary court documents, guiding the client through the succession process, addressing procedural requirements, and following up on the application until the grant is issued. It is suitable for estates where the beneficiaries or interested parties are in agreement and no dispute has arisen regarding the administration or distribution of the estate.
- Will Drafting (individual or couple)
Professional preparation of a clear and legally structured will for an individual or couple. The service covers documenting the testator’s wishes, identifying and distributing assets to intended beneficiaries, appointing executors, and making provisions for dependants where applicable. The will is carefully drafted to reflect the client’s intentions and help provide clarity, minimize potential disputes, and ensure their estate is handled according to their wishes.
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