Summary: Looking after the estate of someone that has died can be daunting, particularly if there is no will. Weir Law offers the most dependable probate support that Glasgow has to offer to take the stress out of taking care of the deceased’s estate.
Are you looking for the best legal firm for probate Scotland has to offer? If a close family member, spouse, or loved one dies it can be distressing, but when you are the next-of-kin you will have the task of dealing with all of the administration required by law in Scotland. If there was no will left by the deceased, this can be more of a challenge.
When you find that you are in a situation where you need to deal with the legal estate of the deceased, then you will need to know your responsibilities and rights as the executor of the estate. Getting the right advice is important as a claim could be made against you by a beneficiary that feels left out or by HM Revenue and Customs.
This is where it is important to have the most experienced legal firm for probate Glasgow offers for helping you. You’ll be able to easily find out what is expected of you and you can share your burden or pass it completely to the solicitor. All of the paperwork and court procedures can then be carried out on your behalf by your solicitor.
Of course, you could opt to administer the estate yourself. But there is a lot involved in this. Because there is no will, you’ll need to apply to the courts to be made executor. Unless there is a will that names you as executor of the estate, there is no automatic right. You will need to petition the sheriff’s court nearest the deceased’s home and you will need to obtain a bond of caution.
When dealing with property as part of an estate, you will have to see the deeds of the property to ascertain the nature of the deceased’s ownership of the property. This could be filed with a solicitor, or it could be with the mortgage company. It is possible to obtain electronic copies of the documents from the Registers of Scotland website.
In addition to all of this, you will be required to contact all potential beneficiaries to let them know that they have the right to make a claim on the estate.
There will be lots of complicated paperwork that needs to be handled and you will need to have a good eye for detail. Record keeping is vital, and you will be required to gather final values of the estate to pass onto HM revenues and customs as well as the Sheriff Court.
To get help with dealing with a deceased person’s estate, you’ll need specialist legal support from Weir Law. Although Weir Law is a Glasgow based law firm, they provide probate support to people from all over Scotland.
Get in touch by phoning 0141 628 5544 or by emailing info@weirlaw.co.uk.
