Whether face to face, by phone, email or letter Kirstie guided us through this devastating time with kindness and professionalism, providing excellent customer service.
Probate Services
Kirstie Fernandes
Wills and Probate Solicitor
Probate Solicitors
Bexleyheath, Petts Wood (Orpington) & Blackheath
Estate Administration
Losing a family member or close friend is a traumatic experience. Our Probate Solicitors provide specialist and sensitive advice and assistance with the complexities of administering the estate.
At our free initial probate consultation, we will guide you about your first steps and explain the procedure of administering an estate, this will include advice on who is entitled to deal with the estate if the person has died without making a will, the Inheritance Tax thresholds and Inheritance tax reliefs that are available and how to deal with any foreign property in the estate.
We can provide a complete service and deal with the administration of the estate in its entirety or assist with the legal aspect of obtaining a grant and any tax issues.
Moreover, since our solicitors work closely with Aletta Shaw Estate Agency, which won Best Local Agent in Bexleyheath at the British Property Awards in 2021, we can also sell your property for you.
Why choose us?
There are many organisations other than solicitors who offer probate services, but where complicated or unforeseen legal issues arise it is always better to use a solicitor who has the specialist legal knowledge to give you the right advice. Unlike other organisations, solicitors are governed by a strict regulatory body, the Law Society, which ensures that we deal with your matter professionally and that the money we receive is properly safeguarded.
The process can be complicated particularly if there are a large number of assets and many organisations to deal with, such as banks, pension companies, HM Revenue and Customs, beneficiaries who are charities or who cannot be found for one reason or another etc. Executors must be certain that they do not make any mistakes that may leave them open to a claim. There are strict timetables that have to be adhered to and the process may be delayed if there are arguments between family members, beneficiaries or personal representatives. In such cases, a neutral third party with a full understanding of the legal position may be able to help you resolve any disputes on time.
Our fact sheet provides further information about administering an estate.
Do you need help in selling a property?
Aletta Shaw is also an award-winning estate agency.
Click the link below to visit Aletta Shaw Estate Agency.
Stephen R.
11:17 20 Nov 19
I have nothing but praise for the efficiency in which Deirdre Barnes dealt with my late father's probate. The fact that the firm were charging a set pricing cost for dealing with, I had no hesitation in utilising their services. From instruction 9 Aug until Probate issued 23 Oct 19. You can't get better than that
KatL M
21:38 19 Feb 19
I dealt with Deirdre Barnes and in my experience she was very professional and helpful. I felt I was in a difficult situation and she helped to reduce the stress of it with her advice. I would use their service again.