There are a variety of reasons why somebody might look into hiring probate solicitors Emsworth, with the two of the most popular being to create a will or gain support when dealing with the legal affairs after somebody has passed away. Both of these circumstances are extremely delicate and require sensitive handling, which is why having a legal representative to offer advice and insight from years of experience will only benefit those in need in a variety of ways. There are many different parts when it comes to creating a will, as well as a variety of legal documents that need to be obtained when a person passes. Including a solicitor in these processes will only lessen the burden on a family that will most likely be grieving.
Making a will
When it comes to creating a will, there are a variety of things to consider. A will is a legal document that includes instructions for how an estate will be distributed amongst loved ones and what will happen after a person passes away. Some clients will decide to create their wills on their own, but having someone who knows their way around the legal side of things will often make sure that nothing is left out or open to interpretation by those who otherwise would not have a say. When creating a will, there are options to name someone the guardian of any minors being left behind as well as ensure financial stability for those who are still currently dependents. A will can also be used to protect a partner when there are no legal documents binding them together, for example, through marriage. One of the downsides of not creating a will is that family disputes and arguments can often arise after the client has passed away, usually regarding who is owed what and their entitlements. The last thing that anybody wants to think about is their family arguing during a time of grievance, so having a will in place will make the process of dividing an estate a lot more straightforward
Probate
Probate is what happens when a person passes away and leaves behind an estate. The probate process focuses on dividing up the estate and finding legal documents left behind by the person that has passed away. This process can often be very upsetting for everyone involved, so including a legal representative can remove some of the burdens that will slowly start to build up. In most cases, an executor will have been appointed to oversee the sharing out of the estate. Executors are normally used when there is no will to instruct how an estate or money will be divided up amongst loved ones. The executor can always refuse to take on the responsibility, of course, which will result in an administrator becoming involved.
The role of the executor and administrator
Whether there is an executor or administrator, the role stays the same. The person appointed to this role takes on a lot of responsibility, including finding all the financial documentation and sending a copy of the death certificate to organisations that require one. At this point, enlisting the help of a solicitor will mean that the very important documents are found in the first instance and no steps are missed, avoiding any further problems for the grieving family.
