How We Can Assist
Creating a will is the most reliable way to ensure that your wishes are respected after your passing. It provides security for your family and loved ones, reducing financial strain during a difficult time. Our experienced solicitors offer comprehensive assistance with all aspects of wills and probate, ensuring you don’t face these decisions alone. We can assist with:
- Drafting or amending a will
- Planning for Inheritance Tax and estates
- Obtaining Probate or Letters of Administration, and managing estates after death
- Drafting Deeds of Variation (changing the distribution of assets within two years of death)
- Preparing Declarations of Trust for residential or rental properties
- Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney for finances, health, or welfare
- Applications to the Court of Protection for vulnerable individuals
At Johal and Co, we provide a bespoke service tailored to each client’s unique needs. Our team of wills and probate experts have in-depth knowledge of relevant laws, including those relating to inheritance tax and property.
We also have access to a trusted network of professionals, including Independent Financial Advisors, Accountants, and Wealth Managers, who can offer additional support.
Writing a Will
A will is one of the most important legal documents you’ll need to create. It allows you to choose who will manage your estate after your death. Without a valid will, your family may face unexpected tax liabilities or even disputes over inheritance.
Recent cases highlight the serious consequences of dying without a will (dying “intestate”). Without one, your assets may be distributed among distant relatives according to legal rules, which may not reflect your wishes. Additionally, your estate could face unnecessary exposure to Inheritance Tax.
Failing to provide adequately for dependents in your will could also lead to claims against your estate, forcing your family into lengthy and costly court proceedings or mediation, reducing the assets available to your beneficiaries.
Planning ahead with wills and probate services ensures your estate will be managed in line with your wishes and in compliance with evolving laws.
At Johal and Co, we understand the importance of providing a personal service. Our approachable team ensures that you receive the best possible advice and that your estate is carefully planned. Our private client department includes:
- Experts in estate planning
- Specialists in wills and probate
- Professionals experienced in planning for the elderly and vulnerable
Probate Solicitors
What is probate?
Probate refers to the legal process of administering the estate of someone who has passed away and left a valid will. A Grant of Probate is the document that legally empowers the executor to manage the estate.
If no valid will exists, the estate must be handled according to the Rules of Intestacy. This means that the personal representatives of the deceased must obtain Letters of Administration to distribute the estate to the rightful beneficiaries.
Specialist Probate Advice
Our skilled probate solicitors are based in our Harrow office but serve clients across the UK. We take great care to handle the management and distribution of estates with sensitivity and efficiency. Our team is here to guide you through the process and ensure that the estate is handled in accordance with the law.
Our probate experts will ensure that all necessary forms, including those required by HMRC, are correctly completed to obtain the Grant of Representation. If no will was left, we will guide you through the process of distributing the assets under the rules of intestacy.