Wills and Executries
Planning for the future is something that we would advise everyone to do.
Taking care of your will and making sure your final wishes are known can save your family a great deal of stress during a very difficult time.
When you lose a loved one, it is important that you can put your trust in a solicitor who will carry out their wishes both efficiently and sympathetically. Gilmour Pike Chapman have an excellent reputation for the hands-on approach that we bring to an overwhelmingly sad and stressful time, taking care of the legal practicalities and providing support where needed.
We never lose sight of the fact that dealing with the loss of a loved one is priority to the family, and how important it is for them to be able to put their trust in us as their legal experts. We are here to guide and assist them through every stage at this difficult time.
Contact us for easy and direct access to excellent legal advice and representation.
Making a Will
None of us like to think about our ultimate demise, however a Will is important to all of us. Having one in place and keeping it regularly updated not only ensures that your assets pass to those you wish to benefit but additionally assists in enabling the estate to be wound up and passed over in the most cost effective and tax efficient way.
A Will states who you would like to inherit your property, money and other possessions when you die and who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes (the Executor). It can also deal with matters such as how your children will be cared for and any charitable legacies you wish to make.
Having a properly drawn up and regularly updated Will, provides peace of mind and can avoid unnecessary future legal expense. This relatively inexpensive exercise means your assets will pass to those you wish to benefit on your death and reduces the risk of your property (or your estate) passing on to others.
Executries
Executry is the process of dealing with a deceased’s estate, whether there is a Will or not. It can be a complex process, and it is always better to have the help of an experienced solicitor.
The executor is the person or persons who are legally empowered to administer and deal with the assets of the deceased. Forms need to be completed to address any tax that is due and, once everything is approved by the Court, confirmation will be granted in favour of the executor. This means the estate can then be wound up.
Gilmour Pike Chapman have the specialist legal knowledge and experience to support you through these complex processes.
Administration of Executry Estates
With or without a Will, we handle all aspects of concluding and winding up the estate of the deceased, ultimately distributing the assets to the beneficiaries. This can include the sale of goods and property.
With our estate agency partners, we can manage the property sale completely, including showing potential purchasers’ round should the family/beneficiaries not live close by, or feel unable to be involved. We can also assist in obtaining quotations for house clearance, valuations of items, liaison with charities for unwanted personal effects and so on.
