Wills and Probate Solicitors in Mitcham

Wills and probate solicitors help people plan their estates and support families after a death. They draft wills, record funeral wishes, prepare lasting powers of attorney and set up trusts. Inheritance tax planning reviews the nil-rate band, the residence nil-rate band and lifetime gifts.

Funeral costs are usually among the first bills after a death. Many banks will pay the funeral director directly from the deceased’s account before a grant is issued. Solicitors deduct reasonable funeral expenses from the estate when calculating inheritance tax. Solicitors value the estate, report it for inheritance tax and apply for the grant of probate. Without a will, the estate needs letters of administration instead. The intestacy rules then decide who inherits. Solicitors collect the assets, pay debts and distribute the estate. A deed of variation can change who inherits within two years of the death, and disputes over a will are often resolved by agreement.

Mitcham sits on the River Wandle in the London Borough of Merton, with Mitcham Common close by. Wills and probate solicitors in Mitcham can draft wills, plan for inheritance tax and handle probate. Practices across Merton and neighbouring Croydon take on this work.