A bereavement is always an emotional time in a person’s life. Many bereaved individuals find themselves in a vulnerable position and therefore need the representation of a trusted solicitor.
Sadly, there are a number of people out there who may try to take advantage of a person’s grieving state. That’s why we would like to share our knowledge of how to find a trusted probate solicitor.
How to Find a Good Probate Solicitor
Seek Out a Specialist
UK law is vast and there are a number of different areas to concentrate on. In order to ensure the best legal service possible, we’d recommend enlisting the services of a solicitor who is a specialist in their field.
This wills and probate specialist should be up-to-date on all the latest legal developments and be experienced in dealing with similar cases, and therefore should be able to provide a cost-effective quality legal service.
Arrange Meetings to Find Someone You Like
Most wills and probate solicitors will offer free, no-obligation consultations where you can discuss your case in brief, ask initial questions and generally get to know the solicitor who would be representing your case.
When dealing with such an emotionally stressful situation, things can be made considerably easier when your solicitor is someone who you like and trust, so we thoroughly recommend booking one of these meetings before hiring a legal team.
Remember, you are under no obligation to use the firm that drafted or stored the will for the deceased. It is important not to just go with the family’s choice, but someone you feel comfortable with and believe will do a quality job.
Research Qualifications and Accreditations
If you’re looking for a trusted probate solicitor, then it is important to ensure they’re qualified and accredited. The easiest way of doing this is to run a search on the Law Society’s website here or by calling 02073 205650. Simply select the area of law required and type your location to find a list of solicitors who meet the Law Society’s high standards.
Another way of checking qualifications and accreditations is to look for accreditation symbols on a solicitor’s website. For example, here are ours:
Read Reviews and Testimonials
Last but not least, ask friends and family for recommendations, read online reviews and check testimonials. Well-respected solicitors will be known in the community and are likely to have won numerous awards for their hard work and dedication to helping others.
Find Wills and Probate Solicitors
Our experienced team of probate solicitors are always happy to answer any queries you may have. Contact us on 02920 404034 and arrange a free, no-obligation consultation in any of our South Wales branches today.
Our Probate Team Have Been Recommended in The Legal 500 2015
Laith Khatib has been identified as one of only three solicitors in Wales who are considered ‘leading individuals’ in the field of contentious probate and trusts. Clients are said to be ‘lucky to have him on side’. The contentious probate team at Howells has achieved a very high overall ranking.
The non-contentious wills, trusts and estates team has been recognised as providing a ‘second-to-none’ service, with John O’Connell recognised as being ‘highly regarded for estate, trusts and deputyship matters’.
You can learn more about the team, their qualifications and specialisms, before your meeting by studying our team page here.
