Solicitors
Solicitors
Using a Solictor
Most people use a solicitor to apply for probate and administer an estate. The executor or the nearest relative can instruct a solicitor and the legal costs can be paid from the estate. These legal costs are a legitimate expense and any executor or administrator are able to do this.
As property values increase it is important to claim all of the available allowances so that Inheritance Tax is minimised. The addition of the Residence Nil Rate band in April 2017 has added another level of complexity to administering an estate.
Specialist solicitors are used to dealing with deceased estates and have relevant knowledge of the law and the tax implications.
Information a Solicitor May Require
If you choose to use a solicitor to administerthe estate you will need to take them:
- Death certificate and copies
- Financial information including, savings, assets, investments and debts
- Any recent household bills
- Title deeds to property or mortgage information
- Will or, if no Will, a rough family tree
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- National insurance number
Local Solictiors
Arundel
Green, Wright, Chalton, Annis Solicitors- 1, London Road, Arundel BN18 9AZ Tel: (01903) 881122
Littlehampton
EJ Moyle LLP- 15, Beach Road, Littlehampton BN17 5HZ Tel: (01903) 725143
Wannops LLP- 6, Surrey Street, Littlehampton BN17 5BG Tel: (01903) 791903
Chamberlain Martin Solicitors- 23 Goda Road, Littlehampton BN17 6AS Tel: (01903) 713814
Henchleys Solicitors- 39A, High Street, Littlehampton BN17 5EG Tel: (01903) 726477
Rustington
Green, Wright, Chalton, Annis Solicitors- Churchill Court, 112, The Street, Rustington BN16 3DA Tel: (01903) 774131
EJ Moyle LLP- 2A, Broadmark Parade, Rustington, BN16 2NE Tel: (01903) 784447
