Wills and Probates Solicitors
The death of a family member is a sad event but sometimes it can even become worse if there is no will and testament in sight. Not a lot of people are concerned about wills and testaments and without it, many complications might arise.The will and testament have two main purposes. The first one is to protect the family of the deceased person then the second one is to protect his estate. Children of deceased parents may be placed on welfare because no guardian has been named due to the absence of a will.
The family of the deceased person might have no right to whatever will be done to his estate or to his assets because it will be up to the State to decide. Children of unmarried couples may not have the right to inherit the properties. Legal dependents of the deceased might squabble over the estate.
It might also be possible that a will was made but it might not be considered valid anymore. For example a man made a will but he got married, the previously written will is deemed invalid because of his marriage.
With the assistance of a wills and probate solicitor, the client can make a new will or make some changes on the existing one. He can also provide services aimed to protect the client's family and estate. He can also set up a trust or arrange for the administration of a client's estate in case of death. Furthermore, he can also offer probate services such as the death notifications, payment of debts and taxes and the distribution of the assets as provided for in the will.
A wills and probate solicitor handles a very sensitive aspect of law. He becomes privy to the private life of the client. The will and testament of a client has the capacity to alter the life course of the significant people in the life of the client. Utmost discretion and support have to be exercised.
