Solicitors are legally trained and qualified, regulated and supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, fully insured and bound by a code of ethics. Only a Solicitor can provide the legal protection and quality of work that gives you the peace of mind to know that your wishes and instructions will be carried out.
The Executor(s) can deal with the Estate, but there are pitfalls, certain elements can be complex and there are legal consequences for the Executors if the process is not carried out correctly. There are also the tax and financial aspects of dealing with an Estate which can be complicated and, again, can lead to serious consequences if the process is not handled correctly.
Using a Solicitor to deal with an Estate ensure that the matter is handled by an expert, in an objective and professional manner and with the full protections of the regulations and insurance. It also means that the Executor, often a family member, does not need to deal with the stresses and complications of the legal and financial aspects of the Estate at a time that will be personally upsetting for them.
Find out more about how we can help Executors with an Estate here
