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9. WHEN TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE.... KEY POINT: THERE ARE SOME CIRCUMSTANCES (SET OUT BELOW) WHEN IT IS BEST FOR YOU TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE ACTION: CALL US FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION CHAT. 9.1 SEEK LEGAL ADVICE It is wise to seek legal advice no matter how small and simple the estate may seem at first. This is because a firm of Solicitors will leave no stone unturned when administering the estate. Some small estates can be administered without legal help. However, there are some circumstances set out below when it would be very wise to seek legal help and advice. We find that many people simply do not want the worry and hassle and simply instruct a good firm of solicitors (such as ourselves) to deal with the administration of an estate and do most of the work so you can concentrate on more important things and coming to terms with your loss. 9.2 CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN IT IS HIGHLY ADVISED YOU SEEK LEGAL ADVICE It is always best to seek legal help and advice in the following circumstances: 1. Children under 18; 2. Property needs to be sold or transferred; 3. The estate has a value of over £5,000; 4. The estate may be complicated; 5. Inheritance Tax may need to be paid; 6. The deceased owned a business; 7. Possible dispute or arguments; 8. Any unusual circumstances. 9.3 LEGAL FEES Legal fees are charged on the amount of time it actually takes to administer the estate. These can range from around £600 to £3,000 for most estates. Solicitors will give you an estimate of what they will charge in advance. Most solicitors’ fees are actually very reasonable compared with using other organisations such as banks or other probate companies. It is worth noting that banks, some solicitors and other organisations sometimes charge on a percentage of the value of the estate which can prove to be more expensive than on a time basis. We at Seatons charge low sensible fees. Call us for a free no obligation chat and estimate. 9.4 FREE LEGAL ADVICE If you have any questions that you feel you can’t answer yourself then please call us for a free no obligation chat over the phone where we will do our best to point you in the right direction. _________________________________________________________________________________ Need a Grant of Probate? Need Help Administering An Estate? 12 Contact Seatons Now Need Call a Grant us today! of Probate? – 0800 310 Need 11 12 Help Administering An Estate? Call: 0800 310 11 12 1 Alexandra Road Corby, Contact Northamptonshire, Seatons Now. Call: NN17 08001PE 310 11 12 Email: adrian@seatons.co.uk www.seatons.co.uk 6 Market Street, Email: Kettering, adrian@seatons.co.uk Northamptonshire, NN16 www.seatons.co.uk 0AH Copyright: Seatons Law Limited www.seatons.co.uk © Seatons Law Limited
10. WHY USE SEATONS? KEY POINT: CHOOSING THE RIGHT SOLICITOR CAN MAKE A SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCE ACTION: PLEASE CALL US, FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION CHAT ABOUT HOW WE CAN HELP YOU. 10.1 OUTSTANDING LEGAL SERVICE We at Seatons aim to provide you with an outstanding legal service. 10.2 THE FRIENDLY PROFESSIONALS We are friendly and approachable and care about your legal matter and fight to protect your best legal interest. 10.3 FIXED COSTS We offer low fixed costs and highly competitive prices. 10.4 DISTANCE NOT A PROBLEM We have offices in Corby and Kettering, Northamptonshire but we act for many clients right across the Midlands, England and Wales. Wherever you live, distance is not a problem. 10.5 HOW WE WORK We can also offer:- FREE INITIAL NO OBLIGATION ADVICE on estate administration matters; We can help you sort everything out QUICKLY AND EASILY; Our lawyers are LEGAL SPECIALISTS; We use PLAIN ENGLISH and no legal jargon; FASTEST EFFICIENT SERVICE with no delays; FIXED, competitive and affordable PRICES; PRACTICAL SENSIBLE HELP and information; WE CARE ABOUT YOU and fight for you; REGULATED by the Solicitors Regulation Authority; DISTANCE not a problem. _________________________________________________________________________________ Need a Grant of Probate? Need Help Administering An Estate? 13 Contact Seatons Now Need Call a Grant us today! of Probate? – 0800 310 Need 11 12 Help Administering An Estate? Call: 0800 310 11 12 1 Alexandra Road Corby, Contact Northamptonshire, Seatons Now. Call: NN17 08001PE 310 11 12 Email: adrian@seatons.co.uk www.seatons.co.uk 6 Market Street, Email: Kettering, adrian@seatons.co.uk Northamptonshire, NN16 www.seatons.co.uk 0AH Copyright: Seatons Law Limited www.seatons.co.uk © Seatons Law Limited
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Page 5 and 6: 2. WHAT TO DO HAVING LOST A LOVED O
Page 7 and 8: 4. ARRANGING THE FUNERAL KEY POINT:
Page 9 and 10: 6. TELL US ONCE SERVICE KEY POINT:
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Page 19 and 20: 16. COLLECTING THE PAPERS TOGETHER
Page 21 and 22: 18. IS A GRANT NECESSARY? KEY POINT
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