Burton upon Trent
01283 562299
Findern
01332 425022
Swadlincote
01283 819933
Barton Under Needwood
01283 713714
Murray's Funeral Directors is here to help by offering support and advice for those who have recently lost a family member. Take a look at our advice regarding wills and probate below.
If it is known that a will was made, it is important that the contents should be ascertained as soon as possible after death, as it may contain directions as to the funeral arrangements, etc. This may be amongst personal papers at home or with a bank or solicitor for safe custody. Before the estate left by a deceased person can be realised and distributed among the persons entitled to share it, a GRANT of PROBATE or LETTERS of ADMINISTRATION are usually required.
Perhaps the simplest procedure is to instruct a solicitor or bank to act for you. If you decide to use a solicitor or bank to act for you, this will not necessarily involve you in heavy expense and will almost certainly relieve you of many worries. If you decide to use a solicitor or bank manager to obtain the appropriate grant, they will need to see a copy of the death certificate.
They will also require such items as:
They will also need to have details of any debts that may be owing. You need not worry about paying these immediately. They can be dealt with in time.
Where the deceased has left a will, it has to be proved before the Probate Registry of the High Court of Justice, after which the executors named in the will are enabled to administer the estate.
It may be possible to arrange for your bank or solicitor to act in the administration of the estate where no will has been left. This can be of real benefit to the family faced with complex financial matters.
Where amounts are small it is sometimes possible for them to be obtained without making an application for a grant. This applies mainly to assets held by the National Savings Bank, but only where the total net estate does not exceed the current amount set annually and in accordance with the government budget.
To make a personal application or make enquiries regarding Inheritance Tax contact the Probate and Inheritance Tax Helpline on 0845 30 20900 who will advise and send out appropriate paperwork. Alternatively, use their web page.
Complete the forms to the best of your ability and send by post together with a copy of the death certificate (from the registrar), any will or written wishes left by the deceased, full details of the estate, i.e. everything possessed by them or due to the deceased like a house, property, cash, bank balances, and insurances. Return the forms by registered post and state at which registry office the interview should take place.
In most circumstances, it is advisable for you to consult a solicitor both to relieve you of many worries and to take control of wills, problems of intestacy, outstanding debts, grants and letters of administration. A solicitor will save you a great deal of unnecessary trouble and eventually save you money. If it is known that a will was made, it is important that the contents be ascertained as soon as possible after death as it may contain instructions regarding the funeral arrangements.
A will may be amongst personal papers, with the bank or solicitor for safe keeping. If a solicitor has been consulted by the deceased in the recent past it is important that you contact them without delay.
Dear friends,
Simply put, you were superb! From the moment that we met Megan she took care of all the arrangements, including the reception, reducing the load on me and my sister enormously.
This was done not only professionally but with real sympathy and care. On the day everything went smoothly mainly due to your organisation and attention to detail.
Personally, as a lay preacher I have conducted many funerals, supported by many good funeral directors, but none as good as Murray's.
My sister and I and the rest of our family are very grateful.
Yours sincerely,
B.K.
Burton upon Trent
01283 562299
Findern
01332 425022
Barton under Needwood
01283 713714
Swadlincote
01283 819933
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Swadlincote
DE11 9DL
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