• 01616 966 229
  • Request a callback
Stephensons Solicitors LLP Banner Image

Services
People
News and Events
Other
Blogs

Wills & Probate Blog

Our Wills and Probate solicitors regularly write about related legal topics and breaking news, we welcome your comments on our posts. If you would like more information on our services, please don't hesitate to get in touch on 01616 966 229.

 

How to successfully pass on a family business in your Will

Rachelle Nuttall
  • Posted
  • Author

If you run a family business it is important to think about how you would like that business to move forward should you pass away unexpectedly.  It is both beneficial and a lot simpler than you may think to ensure that your business continues...

Planning for the future - protecting your family and business

  • Posted

If you are a business owner the chances are that you will have poured a great deal of time, hard work and love into your business. You want to make sure that if something happened to you, your family and business would be properly looked after. It’s...

What are the stages of probate?

  • Posted
  • Author

Probate involves getting the court’s permission to carry out the wishes within someone's Will and settling the person’s estate. Probate is sometimes not required if the estate is small and in these two main scenarios: There was...

What to do when someone dies - a guide

  • Posted

If you have just lost someone whether a friend or relative and you are wondering what the next steps are. This useful guide will take through the steps you need to consider and provide you with enough information to be able to carry out your...

Can you afford not to have your Will professionally drafted?

  • Posted
  • Author

We appreciate that there are more interesting things to spend your money on and that there seems to be a lot of affordable ways of making a Will . Perhaps you’ve bought a make-your-own package from your local shop, or had a family member help you...

What to do when somebody passes away

Rachelle Nuttall
  • Posted
  • Author

It is understandably a very emotional time when someone sadly passes away and you may feel like you have a million and one things to do. The first and most important thing to know is that there is no rush with any matters, you must take your time and...

Why everybody should have a lasting power of attorney

  • Posted

Losing your mental capacity and your ability to make important decisions for yourself may not be pleasant to think about, but it is important that everyone plans for the unexpected and having a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is one of the ways you can...

Why is making a Will important?

  • Posted

A Will allows you to decide what happens to your estate when you die. If you do not have a Will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of intestacy, and this may not align with your wishes. If you create a Will, you will have control over...

The importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney

  • Posted

A Lasting Power of Attorney is an important document which will allow someone else to manage the affairs of someone who can’t do it themselves. It is particularly useful if a family member develops a condition such as Alzheimer’s or has an...

What happens after probate is granted?

  • Posted
  • Author

After we have applied to the Probate Registry on your behalf, the grant of probate or letters of administration will then be issued. This will normally take a minimum of 16 weeks from the date the application is received by the Probate Registry. This...

  • Page 1 of 10