Please browse through the list of information below relating to wills and other legal documents

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It is National Write a Will week this week, and 30 million people in Britain don't have a will – about 70 per cent of the population – according to unbiased.co.uk, the financial advisers' website.

Even if your affairs are simple, you do need to spell out what you want to happen to your assets. "If you die without, you leave your dependants at the mercy of the intestacy rules," warns William Marriott, of solicitor Meadows Fraser. "The rules don't always work the way you would expect them to...more

Family tree research - Brighton & Hove City Council including wills, trusts & probate records

Here at the Brighton & Hove Register Office we receive enquiries from all over the world including requests for addresses, ancestor's religions, any documents such as wills, family bibles...more

Write a will: it's the first thing to do before you die in Brighton & Hove

A third of us die without a will. Apart from being a problem for your family, the only winner will be the state...more

How do we choose a guardian for our daughter in case we die suddenly? in Brighton

Six months ago we became parents of a baby girl. We have been thinking about what would happen to her if we both died, mostly who would care for her, but also what would happen to our estate (in our will, everything goes to her, but there is no detail beyond that). Our daughter is very loved by both sets of grandparents and her uncles, but we are keen to leave clear instructions should anything happen to us to reduce potential conflict between family members regarding her care. We don't know where to start looking for advice. Mr and Mrs M, Bucks ...more

What's the best way to leave a legacy in a will for conservation causes? for Brighton & Hove

Which wildlife conservation charities or causes would you prefer to see your money benefit when you die? And what's the best way to make the most of any money you leave behind?...more

Long-term care fees explained and property protection trusts

Long-term care is a major worry among families across Britain. Many people are confused by the rules that determine whether or not the local authority should pay for care. Others want to know if disposing of property will enable them to escape having to sell up and hand the proceeds to their local authority...more

BBC News - Why should I get a will?for Brighton & Hove

Despite this being an age of complicated financial affairs and intricate family relationships, more than two-thirds of people in the UK don't have a will. So why do so many people simply refuse to make one?...more

 

DirectGov - Making a Will and probate in Brighton

By making a will you can decide what happens to your property and possessions after your death. Although you do not have to make one by law, it is the best way to make sure your estate is passed on to family and friends exactly as you wish. If you die without a will, your assets may be distributed according to the law rather than your wishes...more

Guardian - How to Write Wills and probate

Even if you're not leaving millions, making your wishes clear before you die means that loved ones, friends and the charities you support are cared for and protected. Here are a few things to think about before you write a will...more

The Probate Service - General Guide in Brighton

When a person dies somebody has to deal with their estate (money property and possessions left) by collecting in all the money, paying any debts and distributing what is left to those people entitled to it. Probate is the court’s authority; given to a person or persons to administer a deceased person’s estate and the document issued by the Probate Service is called a Grant of Representation. This document is usually required by the asset holders as proof to show the correct person or persons have the Probate Service’s authority to administer a deceased person’s estate...more

DirectGov - Applying for Probate and wills in Brighton

If you are an executor of someone's will you may need a legal document called a 'grant of probate' to enable you to sort out the deceased person's affairs. If there is no will, a close relative can apply for a 'grant of letters of administration'...more

Society of Will Writers Brighton member

A Non-Profit Making Self-Regulatory Organisation Whose Primary Objectives Are The Advancement, Education and Ethical Standards Within The Will Writing Profession...more

Which? Advice - Writing a Will in Hove

The essential know-how you need to write your will with confidence...more

Wikipedia - Will (law) of Brighton

A will or testament is a legal declaration by which a person, the testator, names one or more persons to manage his estate and provides for the transfer of his property at death. For the devolution of property not disposed of by will...more

Wikipedia - Probate & wills in Brighton & Hove

Probate is the legal process of administering the estate of a deceased person by resolving all claims and distributing the deceased person's property under the valid will. A surrogate court decides the validity of a testator's will. A probate interprets the instructions of the deceased, decides the executor as the personal representative of the estate, and adjudicates the interests of heirs and other parties who may have claims against the estate...more

Land Registry - What we do with a property protection trust

Maintain and develop a stable, effective land registration system...guarantee title to registered estates and interests in land...enable confident dealings in property and security of title by providing ready access to up-to-date and guaranteed land information...more

Office of the Public Guardian for power of attorney in Brighton

Information for Attorneys about Enduring or Lasting Powers of Attorney and for Deputies appointed by the Court of Protection...more

DirectGov - Managing your affairs and lasting power of attorney for Brighton & Hove

A lasting power of attorney (LPA) can be used in relation to your financial affairs or your personal welfare. Find out how you can appoint a friend, relative or professional to hold an LPA for you...more

Alzheimer's Society - Enduring power of attorney and lasting powers of attorney in Brighton

People who lack mental capacity need someone else to manage their legal, financial and health affairs. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 made provision for people to choose someone to manage not only their finances and property should they become incapable but also to make health and welfare decisions on their behalf. They will be able to do this through a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). LPAs replaced Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) in 2007, when the Mental Capacity Act came into force...more

Brighton District Probate Registry

William Street
Brighton East Sussex
England
BN2 0RF
 

The Brighton District Probate Registry is open to the public from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.00pm and appointments for interview at Brighton are arranged between Monday and Friday between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm, depending on demand.
Interviews at local probate offices are by appointment only and are arranged by the Brighton Registry and opening arrangements for local offices vary according to demand

Chichester – every 3 months usually on a Wednesday
Horsham – every 3 months usually on a Friday
Hastings – every 3 months usually on a Monday

At present if you can attend your interview at the main Probate Registry in Brighton we are able to offer you a quicker appointment date.  

Brighton County Court

William Street
Brighton East Sussex
England
BN2 0RF
 

For family matters please contact  Brighton Family Court.

A free small claims mediation service (subject to suitability) is accessible for customers involved in small claims proceedings. Please contact the mediation service on 01444 472617.

HMCS is also a supporter of the National Mediation scheme (for Fast and Multi track cases). For more details on this scheme, please contact the National Mediation helpline on 0845 60 30 809.

Brighton & Hove Citizens Advice Bureau for advice on wills, probate, power of attorney and trusts

1 Tisbury Road
HOVE
East Sussex
BN3 4AH

Telephone : 0845 1203710

The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.

Brighton & Hove City Council Bereavement Services

The Woodvale Lodge
Lewes Road
Brighton  
BN2 3QB 
 

Telephone : 01273 604020 

Bereavement services provide a personal, caring and dignified service to any member of the public that has suffered a bereavement. 

Burial, cremation & memorials in Brighton & Hove

Bereavement Services provides a personal, caring and dignified service to anyone that has suffered bereavement. We understand the additional pressures that you will be facing when you need to arrange a funeral, either for a family member or a close friend.

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