*Based in Waltham Forest. Also cover the London boroughs of Barking, Havering & Redbridge*
Y Bacchus & Co Solicitors is a forward thinking firm that prides its self on offering practical and expert legal advice.
We have over 10 years' experience in Wills, Probate, Inheritance Tax Planning, Court of Protection work, Family Law and Conveyancing. We are sympathetic, approachable and responsive to our clients' needs and always strive to provide a high quality legal service in an efficient and cost effective manner.
We offer a wide range of services including:
1. Wills
A Will is one of the most important documents that you will ever make. It is an effective way of protecting your family and your assets. We specialise in all aspects of Will Writing. Making a Will with us is uncomplicated and great value for money. If you are unable to come to our office, we can visit you in the comfort of your own home at a time convenient to you.
We appreciate that everyone's circumstances are different so we take time to give you advice on writing your Will so that you can make an informed decision what your requirements are. We then prepare a tailor made Will for you.
2. Lasting Powers Of Attorney
Have you considered who would manage your finances or personal welfare in the event that you were unable to make decisions for yourself?
Many people believe that their affairs will automatically be dealt with by their next of kin, but this is a fallacy. It is crucial that legally binding documents are put in place prior to losing capacity. This is achieved by making Lasting Powers of Attorney to appoint people you trust to deal with your affairs.
A Lasting Power of Attorney is a legal document where one person, known as the Donor, gives another person, known as an Attorney, authority to manage their affairs should they be unable to do so themselves.
The Attorneys have wide powers to deal with all aspects of the Donor's property and financial affairs and they will continue even after the Donor has lost mental capacity, so it is vital that you appoint people who are trustworthy and have the appropriate skills to deal with your affairs.
3. Probate
Probate or administration of estate is a term used commonly used to refer to the manner in which the people responsible for dealing with the deceased's estate carry out their duties.
A Grant (otherwise known as a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration) is a legal document granted by the Probate Registry, which confirms that the personal representatives have authority to deal with the assets in the deceased's estate.
All of the deceased's assets and liabilities have to be ascertained and valued. The assets less any liabilities are known as the estate.
If the deceased left a valid Will, then the executors appointed are the only people entitled to deal with the estate. They will need to apply for a Grant of Probate (if necessary) and can start dealing with the estate straightaway.
If there is no Will, then the estate will be administered in accordance with the Intestacy Rules and the deceased's spouse or nearest blood relatives, known as administrators, will need to apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration. They will have no access to the deceased's estate until they have obtained the Grant.
If the value of the estate is over £5,000 and the deceased left a valid Will, it may be necessary to obtain a Grant of Probate.
Where there is no Will then a Grant of Letters of Administration must be obtained.
Where the estate is £5,000 or less, it may be dealt with under the Small Estates Procedure.
Probate or administration of estate is a term used commonly used to refer to the manner in which the people responsible for dealing with the deceased's estate carry out their duties.
4. Conveyancing
Buying and selling a home can be one of the most stressful things you ever have to undertake. We offer an efficient and professional service to ensure that the transition goes as smoothly as possible.
Our service includes advice on:
• Purchasing a freehold or leasehold property
• Selling a freehold or leasehold property
• Re-mortgaging
• Declaration of Trust of Property
• Transfers of equity
We can help with all of these issues. For a free no obligation quotation, please telephone us on 0208 524 9111 or complete the online Contact Form.
Y Bacchus & Co Solicitors can provide you with specialist help and advice at short notice.
5. Inheritance Tax & Trusts
For help and guidance with all matters relating to inheritance tax and trusts please contact us.