Why use a local law firm for Probate?

Applying for Probate following a loved one’s death can seem a daunting process in what is already an emotional and difficult time. There are many advantages of using a local law firm to help you navigate the process:

Personal touch – you will have a dedicated solicitor dealing with your matter, and you won’t feel like you’re just another number
Ease of contact – you can easily pop into the office to sign paperwork
Enhanced communication – you can have face to face meetings as required
Trust – you will have the opportunity to build a strong relationship with the solicitor in charge of your matter.

Choose a firm with Conveyancing expertise

In a Probate situation, there is often a house sale to be carried out. If you use a local law firm that has both Residential Property and Probate expertise, this can help speed up the process and offers real benefits:

Streamlined process and collaboration – both departments can liaise with each other for the benefit of you the client
Cost effective – no duplication of paperwork between firms and potential fee saving
Benefit of local knowledge and insight – connections with local estate agents can help with securing accurate valuations. A local law firm will often have good links with other useful services such as removal firms and house clearance companies.
GDPR – clients need to consent to the law firm holding and handling your data. By using the same local firm, you will only need to go through the data consent once rather than with two different firms.

Applying for Probate can be a time-consuming task and, while you can carry it out yourself, it is not something to be undertaken lightly. This is especially the case if the probate is likely to be contentious. If you make a mistake, you can be held legally or financially responsible.

Let us shoulder the responsibility for you; contact a member of our specialist Probate team today: