Anyone over 18 years of age can make a Will. If you are getting married, buying your first home, starting a family, or there has been a recent significant change in your life like bereavement or separation, you should strongly consider making a Will. We offer a speedy service in thesesituations. We can also advise you if you have been named as an Executor of a Will or a Trustee, and our experienced solicitors will ensure a smooth and hassle-free distribution of the Estate.
Have you been bereaved, and now you have concerns about the Will? Perhaps you have been unfairly left out of the Will? Or believe the deceased’s Will is just plain wrong?
These are the services we can offer:
- Wills
- Lasting Powers Of Attorney
- Court of Protection
- Probate
- Intestacy (when someone dies without a Will)
- Letters of Administration
- Disputes over estates and wills
- Being left out or overlooked in a will
Kishani Navin or Nicholas Foreman will usually undertake the work.
Please speak to a member of our team on 0116 216 0510
Email us at [email protected]
You can also use our Contact Us page for a quote or to discuss our services and fees.
Wills
Why You Need a Will: Creating a will is essential to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your death. Without a will, the law decides how your Estate is divided, which may not align with your preferences.
Our Services:
- Drafting Wills: We help you draft a legally sound will that clearly outlines your wishes.
- Updating Wills: Life changes, and so should your Will. We assist in updating your Will to reflect significant life events such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child.
How long will it take? The time required can vary based on complexity. It typically takes a few days to a few weeks for a simple will. This includes initial consultations, drafting, reviewing, and finalizing the document.
Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA)
What is an LPA? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf if you lose mental capacity.
Types of LPA:
- Property and Financial Affairs LPA: This allows your attorney to make decisions about your money and property, such as managing your bank accounts, paying bills, and selling your home.
- Health and Welfare LPA: This allows your attorney to make decisions about your health and personal welfare, such as your daily routine, medical care, and moving into a care home.
Our Services:
- Drafting LPAs: We help you draft and register LPAs to ensure your wishes are respected.
- Advice and Guidance: We provide advice on choosing your attorneys and the scope of their powers.
How Long it will take The time required can vary based on complexity. A simple LPA typically takes a few days to a few weeks. This includes initial consultations, drafting, reviewing, and finalizing the document. The LPA will need to be registered with the Office of Public Guardian, which usually takes 8 to 10 weeks as of 2025.
Probate
What is Probate? Probate is the legal process of administering the Estate of a deceased person. It involves validating the Will, paying off debts, and distributing the remaining assets to the beneficiaries. If there is no will, a similar process called “Letters of Administration” is often used, though the term “Probate” is often used for both.
Our Services:
- Probate Applications: We assist executors in applying for probate to ensure the Will is legally recognized.
- Estate Administration: We help manage and distribute the Estate according to the Will or, if there is no will, according to the law if asked to do so by the executors.
- Dispute Resolution: We provide support in resolving any disputes that may arise during the probate process.
Fee instructions are specific to the individual client’s requirements, and detailed quotes will be provided. See Our fees.
How Long Will It Take to Obtain a Grant of Probate?
Every case is unique, and we will discuss a realistic timeline based on your specific circumstances at the outset and during your case with us.
Typically, the process starts with us taking instructions from the executors and providing initial advice, which usually takes about one to two weeks. During this time, necessary documents like the death certificate, Will, and asset details are collected.
Next, the Estate is valued, which involves obtaining valuations for assets such as the house, bank accounts, and pensions and identifying any outstanding debts or liabilities. This step generally takes two to four weeks.
Following this, the probate application is prepared. This involves completing probate and inheritance tax forms and submitting them to the Probate Registry, which can take another two to four weeks.
The processing time for the Grant of Probate averages about 15 weeks as of 2025, though it can range from four to 25 weeks. Once approved, the Grant of Probate is issued, allowing the executors to administer the Estate.
Administering the Estate involves collecting assets, closing accounts, transferring or selling property, paying any outstanding debts, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries. This stage typically takes six to twelve months. Final estate accounts are prepared and provided to the beneficiaries.
Finally, post-administration tasks, such as updating the Land Registry with new ownership details if the property is transferred and completing any remaining administrative tasks like informing utility companies, usually take one to two weeks.
The process generally takes around nine to twelve months, but we will always keep you informed about this and manage your expectations.
There is no one-size-fits-all, so please contact K4 Law for a written quote
By ‘phone on 0116 216 0510,
by e-mail [email protected],
or the “contact us” page on this website.