Dealing with a death (Probate)
To be able to administer the wishes set out in a Will you may need to apply for probate (technically known as applying for a Grant of Probate or the granting of probate).
Dealing with a death (Probate) in Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield and Mansfield
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Applying for Probate is an order of the Court giving one or more people the legal authority to administer the estate of the deceased, in order to distribute it correctly to the beneficiaries (i.e. probate of will).
If you have any asset worth over £5,000, any stocks and shares or a property then your executors will usually need to apply for probate. If you don’t make a Will, they need to apply for Letters of Administration instead, which is very similar. A probate valuation will help you find out what your assets are worth.
Unless your assets are all owned jointly with someone else and will pass to them automatically, you will need a Probate solicitor before your estate can be paid out. We can provide detailed advice about this if you need it.
With our Fixed Fee promise after discussing the case with you we will fix your fee for our probate assistance so you know exactly what you will pay from the start.
We have a team of Probate specialists in Chesterfield, Dronfield, Sheffield and Mansfield who are here to help.
Team Approach
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If you need to sell a home as part of the probate we can help you with this.
Our friendly, caring probate team will work efficiently through your matter as a team, keeping you informed of the progress every step of the way. This approach has proven very popular with our clients as they can ring and speak to any member of the team who will be able to help as they are familiar with the matter. This approach helps to avoid any unnecessary delays as there will always be someone in the office to help you. The team are based in Chesterfield but regularly attend client appointments at our offices in Dronfield, Mansfield and Sheffield.
The team approach also allows our clients to benefit from the combined skill sets, background experiences and personalities in the team.
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Miss C Chesterfield
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Mr G, Chesterfield
I can’t thank Banner Jones enough for the kindness and patience, and would highly recommend this firm.
Mrs S, Chesterfield
Probate
Kathryn provided us with a first class service at our time of need. Can not thank her enough for helping us through a difficult time in such a kind and professional manner.
Mrs E, Deepcar
The service provided was excellent and all the staff were friendly, helpful
Mrs L, Chesterfield
Will Writing
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Probate Administration
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Probate Solicitor
The solicitor was most helpful in every way, explicit in detail and very caring.
Mrs R, Coal Aston
Excellent service and communication from Kathryn Wheeldon. Thank you.
Mrs D-B, Brimington
Excellent service from start to finish at a very difficult time.
Ms D, Danesmoor
Friendly and very helpful.
Mr H, Markham Quay
Probate Solicitors
I found Stacey very helpful and the whole experience of selling my property was a positive one. Stacey advised on a number of matters, and I always felt that she had my best interests as a priority.
Mrs C, Duckmanton
Was most impressed with the sympathetic approach and help my niece and I received from Kathryn Wheeldon on the occasion of the death of my sister. She explained everything simply and fully. I was so pleased I opted to ask her to draw up a new will and lasting power of attorney.
Mrs W, Dronfield
Very friendly experience with clear and uncomplicated explanations, giving us confidence in the professional service.
Mr & Mrs L, Grindleford
The service I received couldn't have been better!
Mrs C, Chesterfield
Thank you for your excellent service, prompt attention and being kept up to date.
Mrs P, Old Whittington
Excellent, professional and supportive communication throughout. Thank you very much, Kat.
Mrs B, Shirland
Very efficient service at a difficult time which helped matters go smoothly
Mrs S, Dronfield
Very efficient, friendly and professional. We would definitely recommend to friends and family. They made the whole experience problem free.
Mrs W, Mansfield
We’re really grateful for the work you did for us. 10 out of 10!
Mr & Mrs S, Bridlington
Very easy to make appointments, very personal service from all people at Banner Jones, my solicitor was very friendly and put me at ease. If I needed a solicitor again, Banner Jones would be the first on my list.
Mr C, Dronfield
Brilliant service, kept well informed all the way through the process. Would definitely recommend.
Miss H, Nottinghamshire
Cannot fault the service, efficient, prompt and cautious. Matters explained very well and clearly. Pleasantly surprised.
Mr & Mrs D, Mansfield
Service provided was excellent. All the staff were very helpful, considerate and professional. I would highly recommend to friends and family.
Mr W, Nottinghamshire
Kat, the solicitor who assisted in arranging for the deputyship for my mother was extremely helpful in what I call distressing time where control of my mothers affairs have been passed onto me. Many thanks Kat for the pleasantness.
Mrs H, Chesterfield
Very clear communication, all of my questions were answered and nothing was rushed.
Mr & Mrs F, Chesterfield
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Mr T, Chesterfield
Natalie was very professional and friendly. Good listener, very caring. Thank you Natalie.
Mrs M, Mansfield
All my dealings have been with Sarah who has always been professional, knowledgeable and extremely helpful. I would recommend Banner Jones.
Mr P, Derbyshire
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Mrs M, Mansfield
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Mrs F, Chesterfield
Outstanding service. So very helpful, knowledgeable and easy to understand. A pleasant member of your team!
Mrs K, Sheffield
We recieved a promt, helpful and most efficient service. I wouldn't hesitate to ever use Banner Jones Solicitors again.
Amy was excellent - Thank you so much for all your advice.
Ms E, Chesterfield
I would just like to pass on my comments with regards to the first class service we received with the estate of my dear late mother.
We have been dealing with Banner Jones and I would like to say they have been excellent throughout. We have found them to be extremely efficient, helpful, understanding and friendly at this difficult time.
Also very accommodating with appointments as I work full time.
I would also comment she was very patient in dealing with my elderly father who struggles with severe hearing difficulty.
I have no hesitation in using your services again, we will shortly be making appointments to update the will for my father and in due course I will also be updating my own will with Banner Jones as all of our family affairs are with your company.
I will have no hesitation in recommending Banner Jones Solicitors to others, once again, thank you to you all.
Ms Carpenter
Banner Jones & Kat Wheeldon's help has got me through this last year. Their help and kindness was without doubt invaluable.
Mrs W, Chesterfield
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Mrs R, Chesterfield
Excellent service! Becasue of illnesses, my new will from start to signing took half a day!
Mrs B, Nottingham
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Mr B & Mrs M, Chesterfield
Excellent Service from Banner Jones. Thank you.
Mr & Mrs L
Very helpful and understanding. Thank you.
Mrs B, Chesterfield
Very thorough, professional and friendly service, thank you.
Mrs K, Chesterfield
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Mr & Mrs J, Mansfield
Excellent, friendly service, my Will was updated very quickly for me, which I really appreciate.
Mrs P, Chesterfield
Natalie at Banner Jones helped us update our Wills. She was very thorough whilst being sensitive to our situation She made it an easy, simple process. We recieved our Wills quickly and completed the matter within 3 weeks!
Mr & Mrs F, Chesterfield
Very pleased with the service recieved. Natalie was a very pleasant and efficient person to deal with. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services. Thank you.
Mrs B, Chesterfield
Excellent service, all matters were dealt with in a very professional way.
Mr M & Dr R, Sheffield
We used Kat Wheeldon at Banner Jones for our Wills and Powers of Attorney. We always had a friendly but professional service. Details were explained clearly so that we understood exactly what was involved and required. Fees weere explained straight away. We shall return to Banner Jones for any further legal work.
Mr & Mrs Diprose
I have been with this solicitors since the 60's and I have always been happy with this company. I was very happy with seeing Amy about my Will, she was very helpful.
Miss W, Mansfield
Thank you so much for your excellent service in helping me making a Will.
Mrs B, Mansfield
We were very happy with the service provided.
Mr & Mrs W, Dronfield
Thank you all for your kindness and support in a very sad time in my life, you have helped so much.
Mrs W, Chesterfield
On behalf of Darren and myself I would like to thank you both for all your help and assistance in this matter.
Excellent and efficient throughout and handled with a professional and sensitive approach.
Mr T & Mr D
Thank you for last weeks meeting which we both found very informative, friendly and helpful. You were able to reassure us and put our minds at rest about the number of issues. Thank you once again.
Mr & Mrs B, Derbyshire
Because we are in our 90's and only essentially amending our Wills, Amy was very patient and extremely sensitive to our situation. She explained the issues involved in a manner whcih was very easy to understand. She gave us a great deal on confidence and we were extremely happy with the outcome.
Mr & Mrs W, Mansfield
All staff (off all levels) were very friendly & helpful. Tea/ coffees were made available at the outset and not as an afterthought. I can see no reason at all to not use Banner Jones again for any other aspects of my affairs! Thank you!
Mr M, Chesterfield
As far as I am concerned, Kat Wheeldon's service at Banner Jones is excellent.
Mrs W, Chesterfield
Extremely understanding and helpful service. Wouldn't hesitate to use Banner Jones again. Very knowledgeable and friendly advice.
Mrs H, Brighouse
May I take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful support you have given to us during this very difficult time. It has been very much appreciated. Hope to hear from you again.
Mr J
Very professional young lady. Put us at ease with her manner and friendliness.
Mr T, Danesmoor
Thanks again for all your help wrapping up Dad’s estate it has been such a simple process for us, plenty of compassion and empathy. I am glad the effort put in by us helped with your hard work
Mr D
It's been such a pleasure to talk to you via e-mail and thank you for all your efforts and hard work to help sought the legacy of my late mother.
Mrs S
The solicitor who dealt with my fathers affairs after his death was excellent. She wasted no time and was brilliantly efficient. I had total confidence in her at a very stressful time for me. The same can be said for those who handled the sale of the property.
Mrs B, Merseyside
Felt very much at ease to enable openness, revelation and received good answers to my questions (no terminology). No hidden costs.
Mr & Mrs C, Hasland
I found Banner jones very helpful at a diffcult time with my husbands probate. I found them to be efficent and approachable at all times. I would not hesitate to use them again.
Mrs H, Dronfield Woodhouse
The Banner Jones Private Client Department provided excellent advice when setting up my fathers will and enabled me to arrange suitable care home arrangements for my mother with a minimum of worry at a stressful time. Banner Jones helped make a difficult situation much easier to handle.
Mr Turner, Sheffield
All staff, legal representatives and receptionists during face to face and telephone communications were most considerate and empathetic to me while I was coping with a stressful time in my life. The legal advice and guidance that I received was top class and matters were worked out in a most professional manner enabling me to trust all outcomes. I would certainly return to Banner Jones should I need further legal advice and would recommend them firm to family and friends.
Mrs H, Chesterfield
Banner Jones Solicitors dealt with the grant of probate for my late wife's estate and associated matters. The process was very professional yet sympathetic as well. Matters proceeded smoothly and I was extremely glad to have their services after seeing what was involved in the forms to fill in. It took much of the stress out of the process- for which I was very grateful. I was kept informed throughout.
Dr. D, Chesterfield
I have used Banner Jones before, and will have no hesitation in returning - indeed I plan to do so to re-write my Will after my wife's death. I would have no hesitation in recommending them and indeed have done so. Fees were very reasonable.
Probate
I would like to once again thank everyone who I have had dealings with . Always friendly always responded to my requests . I would recommend Banner and Jones to anyone .
Anonymous
Full Estate Administration
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all for the hard work that you have all done at Banner Jones regarding this matter.
(Probate Solicitors Cheserfield)
Mr M, Chesterfield
Full Estate Administration
‘Thank you for your help personally and as a company it has made the finalising of my dad’s estate so much easier.’
Mr T, Chesterfield
Probate
You are doing a wonderful job and have helped us at a very difficult time. I do not think that we could have dealt with this without you.
Mrs S, Chesterfield
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