Wills and Probate Law
- Wills are complicated business, whether you are writing or receiving one
- Sterling Law has expert lawyers in this field which can help you write or amend a will, whether to your relatives, a charity, or anyone else
- Being told you are the beneficiary of a will can be equally stressful, however. There are a whole host of legal actions that you may have to take, and Sterling Law’s experience in this area will make sure the process for you is as smooth as possible. Among other things, we can help you contest a will, apply for probate, and claim your property.
What is probate?
- Probate is the legal right to deal with someone else’s estate upon their death
- An ‘estate’ is defined as a person’s property, money, and possessions
- Applying for, and getting probate, can take a long time, particularly with the time taken to process applications. Sterling Law’s help means that, when you are named in a will, you will be able to deal with the estate of the person who wrote the will as quickly as possible, and without complicated issues that can set you back – you could even be fined for submitting the incorrect information!
- If a will has not been left, but you are legally entitled to their property due to being a family member or otherwise, you will need a grant of letters of administration – which Sterling Law can help you apply for
- Sometimes, probate is not needed. It can be frustrating to start the process only to realise that it is not required, such as in cases where the deceased person only had savings or premium bonds, or jointly owned property, land, shares, or money with someone else. Our team can help you save time and money by making sure the right steps are taken at every part of the process.
We are a modern and innovative boutique law firm with a flexible «can-do» approach. Our cross-domain specialisation allows for seamless solutions whether you are a business or an individual, allowing us to solve most complex problems, where several areas of law are involved.
- As of 2014, same sex marriage has been legalised in the UK, and a host of options have been opened up to couples who wish to celebrate their commitments to one another
- Sterling Law’s expertise in marriage and family law applies equally to same sex-marriage, so if you are reading the page above, every legal part of the process is equally open to you, and our team will be happy to help!
Property division is an important aspect of family law, and yet it is often overlooked when signing agreements that affect it. In relation to family law, property law is more than an area in itself – it is closely tied to divorce law, civil partnerships, and pre and post nuptial agreements. Many questions of property family law fall under this area, and Sterling Law’s expertise covers all of them.
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Sterling Law is a company with expertise in not just UK law, but also EU law, Russian law, and many other nations. Why is this important? Well, as families become more mobile and the world becomes more globalised, it is common for parents to move around, whether one or both, and it is important to understand and consider the local laws and how they relate to family life.
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Pre-Nuptial Agreements
- Historically, Pre-Nuptial agreements were not often looked at by courts, which meant a significant amount of autonomy in marriages and civil partnerships was lost. In recent years, however, courts have started to consider pre-nuptial agreements more and more, and they are a viable and useful way of protecting your and your partner’s interests in and after marriage.
