Legal Administrator Vacancy at TM Solicitors

Probate

Due to continued growth TM Solicitors seeks an enthusiastic team player to undertake a professional administrative role. Principal duties will include dealing with initial telephone queries, and, as well as completing daily administration tasks in support of current fee earners in respect of personal injury and probate. The ideal candidate will have previously worked for…

What is a Caveat ?

Contesting a will

If there is a dispute over a will or an estate, it is important that probate is not issued. One way of preventing probate is to issue what is called a Caveat. This is issued following an application to the probate registry and once in place lasts for a period of some 6 months. After the…

What happens when there is no will ?

Probate

Sadly it is not uncommon for someone to die without a will – over 70% of the population don’t have one. The Intestacy Rules hat happens to the Deceased persons assets if there is no will ? well the starting point is to understand the legal terms that apply. Some dying without a will is…

How much does probate cost on average ?

Probate

The costs of obtaining probate do vary considerably depending upon who you ask. Typically, if you want help applying for probate, there are three main providers, banks, wills and probate companies, and Solicitors. Most banks in our experience charge a fixed percentage of the estate typically, 2-4%, which we believe to be unfair, as it…