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Guide to Probate

In this video you will see the various Probate elements explained in an easy animation format, from ‘What the Solicitor Does’ to the process generally, and different scenarios concerning the handling of property and other assets for people in different personal situations.

By the end of watching this video, you will have a better understanding of Probate.

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Helpful Guide

Click the image below to read our helpful ‘Guide for the Bereaved’ which explains when Grant of Probate or Intestacy Rules apply, how to locate a missing Will, funeral considerations and how to manage the Probate process. Download here

See also our Grant of Probate in 4 Steps and more helpful information about the next stage and how to contact us about Probate here.
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Call 0116 212 1000 for our Leicester Office, 01858 445 480 for our Market Harborough office. Whichever office you call, someone will be available to assist you.

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How Can Lawson West Help You?

Lawson West is recognised for providing a first class, national Probate, Wills & Trusts advice. We’re listed and ranked in the Legal 500 for our highly-qualified team of professionals and the quality of advice we provide.

Our highly-skilled and supportive team of professionals can advise on all aspects of probate, wealth protection, wills, LPAs, Court of Protection and trusts. This includes probate administration, deputyships, loss of capacity (health and finances), advising beneficiaries, executors and trustees as well as IHT implications of estates and wealth transfer or protection.

We can help individuals and business owners to protect and maximise their wealth and wellbeing interests and those of their loved ones. You will find us welcoming, caring, sensitive and knowledgeable.

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Great client service is at the centre of our thinking, it’s embodied into how we train and develop our staff, how we help our clients and how we advise and assist people and business owners with their legal needs.

Our Core Values are Welcoming, Confident, Supportive, Knowledgeable and Dependable and we aim for clients to have a positive experience with Lawson West Solicitors.

Evidence of our great client service can be seen in the reviews and testimonials we regularly receive. We are always pleased to receive great reviews because it means our clients are happy with the service we provide, and it shows that we deliver on our core values, we don’t just talk about them. We really welcome client feedback and hope you enjoy reading some of the latest testimonials throughout this website.

Phoebe Skarlatos, Head of Probate, Trusts and Wills department, Lawson West Solicitors, Leicester. ""Phoebe was outstanding in her service and kindness, respect and care shown. Phoebe was a fantastic asset throughout and I cannot recommend her highly enough. She was hugely empathic and thorough throughout the process and understood my needs well.""

Rahi Popat, Probate & Wills Client, Leicester

Handled professionally, excellent explanations. Victoria is a credit to your practice.

Mr & Mrs O

The friendly pleasant attitude of everyone, many thanks for all your help.

Mr T

Understanding and compassionate when dealing with initial proceedings.

Ms R

Phoebe Skarlatos made me feel at ease.

Mrs S

Everyone was so nice and helpful.

Mrs C

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