Expert Guidance through Probate
Over Twenty Years Providing User-friendly and Professional Legacy Solutions
9 Highfield Road, Impington,
Cambridge, Cambs CB24 9PF
Legacy Matters Probate Gives you Peace of Mind
Whether you have found us through our advertisement with the Arthur Rank Hospice or Star Radio, via Google, or word-of-mouth, you can be assured that you are in the right place.
Like many legal terms, probate is one of those words that can sound scary to the layperson. It doesn’t help that most people come across it for the first time when they are distressed, having recently lost a loved one.
In a nutshell, probate allows you to handle someone’s affairs when they have passed on. If the deceased has a will, it is usually a named executor that applies for probate. Once you have a letter of authority granting you probate, you can carry out the wishes of the person who has passed away, according to their will.
Hassle-free
It is possible to apply for probate without legal help, but given that it is essential to do things properly, most people prefer someone to guide them through the process. That is where we come in. I know what it feels like to lose people close to you and have to deal with the aftermath of sorting out their affairs. Losing my parents encouraged me to set up Legacy Matters in the first place. My vision is to make the process as simple and painless as possible. We cut through all the red tape and jargon, so you can get things sorted as quickly as possible, with minimum fuss.
Cost-effective
We also offer a very affordable service. We are often cheaper than a probate lawyer or solicitor, and if you are an existing client of ours, you automatically get a third off the price. You are also getting a specialist service. Unlike a lawyer and solicitor who deals with various issues, estate planning is our bread and butter.
When is Probate Required?
Probate is needed in England or Wales:
- When there is owned property, houses, buildings or land
- The bank or other financial institution asks for a grant of probate or grant of letters of administration
- The Will requires a Grant of Probate
- Depending on the size of the Estate and the value of individual assets
- If there are joint assets
Once the probate application has been submitted, provided there are no complications, it can take between four to eight weeks to be granted probate. An estate which includes property, multiple shares or investments can take longer to finalise.
We can help you navigate probate with our three-tier probate services
Probate Secure
Receive introductory guidance, knowledge and insight into submitting and completing your application to probate court
Probate Assist
Receive a probate questionnaire and review of probate documentation such as the Grant of Probate, HMRC Inheritance Tax forms and more before submission
Probate Complete
Take full advantage of our legacy solutions and management of the probate process to completion as well as the distribution of your assets to the selected beneficiaries
We pride ourselves on being easy to talk to and accessible. We speak plain English and don’t use confusing jargon, so please do not hesitate to call.
We are happy to have an initial chat, free of charge, to discuss your situation and decide which of our services would be most appropriate for your needs.
We are a Cambridge-based family-run business committed to helping other families deal with the ins and outs of wills, probate, inheritance, and estate planning. We cover all parts of Cambridgeshire and Essex in person and anywhere else in the UK online.
We know it can be daunting, but with us by your side, you have nothing to worry about. Let us remove any concerns so you can focus on your loved ones. And remember, having a will in place is one of the best ways of showing your loved ones you care. It allows you to set out your wishes for what happens after you die and makes it easier for others to administer your estate.