
The passing of a loved one can change your world in an instant. In one moment, everything is as it should be, and then within a heartbeat, it can all come crashing down. Sometimes we are prepared for the passing of our loved one in that we know it is coming but it does not take away the impact of that final moment when it actually happens. No matter how mentally prepared you may be, especially when a person has an illness for an extended period of time, there is always that sense of hope that things will be ok. When that call comes and hope dissolves, you need a support structure in place to help you navigate the unknown road ahead.
Grieving loved ones, are advised to include, in their support system, a probate legal expert.
When it comes to the legalities associated with the end of life, Lodge Brothers Legal Services probate Shepperton knows what is needed to the executor of an estate is responsible for the probate West Byfleet process which authenticates a last will and testament of the deceased person.
Should the deceased have a will in place, Lodge Brothers Legal Services have the training and expertise required to facilitate the court-administered legal process of probate Walton. Even more importantly, when an individual does not have a last will and testament, the process can become significantly more difficult. While families deal with the immense emotional grief which they must face when their loved one passes, Lodge Brothers Legal Services solicitors take care of the legal logistics.
There are 4 steps to the probate Sunbury process. Firstly, the will, should there be one, has to be proved for authenticity. This is required to make sure that the Will is the most valid and latest version. In order for this to happen, a case is filed at the court. Once the court has validated the Will, the court will be in contact with the relevant beneficiaries and creditors. Before the beneficiaries can inherit assess indicated in the Will, creditors will need to be paid. Thus clearing all debts and outstanding taxes, so that the court can process the remaining assets as stipulated by the Will. At this stage there may be objections raised either as a result of complicated family dynamics or resulting from the process whereby all debts were settled. Should the debts out-weigh the assets, beneficiaries would not be advised and this may cause financial and emotions stress for the family. Should the estate be unaffected by the debtors payments, an inventory of the properties and other assets such as jewelry, furniture and other possessions. The assessment covers everything from bank accounts affected by joint-tenancy with rights of survivorship, to distinguishing between probate or non-probate assets and properties.
At the end of the probate process the assets will be distributed according to the instructions found within the Will. The process of executing probate and closing an estate can be a long and difficult one and your Lodge Brothers Legal Services attorney will be available for consultation until such time as all details are legally finalised.

They say that a change is as good as a holiday. But change can also be extremely daunting and overwhelming under certain circumstances. Take moving to a new city as an example. There are many reasons why people may move to a new city but usually this happens when there is a new beginning following the end of a period in life, such as starting a new job after leaving school or university or moving after the end of a relationship so that you can enjoy a chance of pace or scenery. Change is unsettling and hard but can be the best thing you do with your life if you have come unstuck. And for single men and women, it can mean a fresh start behind the hereto unopened door of their futures.
English philosopher and statesman, Francis Bacon said “It is natural to die as to be born”.
Lodge Brothers Legal services is a team of dedicated attorneys who specialise in assisting with Lasting Power of attorney, Wills and Probate services. Inspired by personal attention Lodge Brother Legal aims to provide practical and caring services to all who reach out to them in their time of need.
Mal Weeraratne, author of Emotional Detox through Bodywork, is the founder of the Tantric Journey, the school of Healing and Awakening and Emotional Detox and the School of Holistic Body Therapy. As founder of Tantric Journey and a pioneer of deep bodywork. 