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05. November 2022 · Write a comment · Categories: Legal Services · Tags: , , ,

Lodge Brothers Legal services is a team of dedicated attorneys who specialise in assisting with Lasting Power of attorney, Wills and Probate services. Inspired by personal attention Lodge Brother Legal aims to provide practical and caring services to all who reach out to them in their time of need.

Where a person is taking the proactive approach to their end-of-life management, or planning ahead for the protection of their families, they can be assured that they will have all of their questions answered and be provided with answers to questions that they didn’t know they had yet.

A probate Guildford process is one which deals with the administrative side of a person’s estate once they are deceased. This is something that most people will need however which few are aware of. Reaching out to an attorney to assist you with the process is the fastest and most accurate way of making sure that all T’s are crossed, and I’s are dotted. The probate Ashford process is approved by the Probate Registry which must take place before the process can proceed. There are 2 types of probate Feltham processes which is dependant on whether or not the deceased person has left a valid Will, or not. As long as there is a valid Will, the Grant of Probate will be required if there is an executor of the estate. This is where it is beneficial to have consulted with Lodge Brother Legal attorneys in preparation of this time, as they will ensure that the Will is valid and they will then be able to be nominated as executor of your probate process, keeping it simple and in the right hands.

Should a person die without a Will or the Will is found or be legally invalid, the Probate Registry will need to provide a Grant of Letters of Administration. When a person passes under these circumstances, the person is deemed to have died intestate and the administration of their Will will fall to the legal system to establish the most correct way to administer the estate of the deceased. It is highly advisable for a person to have their Will drawn up by professional attorneys who will ensure that there are no loopholes which may raise questions as to the validity of their Will. Those who are caught short in this area may leave their estate in the hands of the courts and as such, may result in intended recipients of the estate to lose out on what you intended to provide for them after your death.

A lasting power of attorney will assist in situations where, should you fall victim to a situation which may render you powerless to speak for yourself and advise what you would like to happen in the event of your death, whether you would like to be considered an organ donor, whether you would like heroic actions in the event of resuscitation and general provide guidance as to how you would like to be treated medically should you not be of sound mind to do so on your own behalf.

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07. March 2022 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director · Tags: ,

Just as the cost of living increases from year to year, the cost of dying is no different. The SunLife cost of dying report for 2021, an annual sector-leading research paper, which has been providing a comprehensive overview of funeral costs since 2004, shows that the cost of funerals has continued to increase on an annual basis. One positive aspect however is that the increase of funeral-related costs has at least slowed down somewhat over the last 2 years.

The same report goes on to explain that the average cost of dying in 2021, depending on where in the UK you live, is £8,864 – that is down 4.3% since 2020.

Funeral costs are rarely included as part of the average family’s annual budget. The Lodge Brothers family of Coroners Woking, offer a variety of cost-effective solutions aimed at assisting families to deal with the costs, which arise when a loved one passes away.

Lodge Brothers Coroners Langley all offer a range of pre-paid for and planned funeral packages, with a suitable budget option for all, all of which are designed to alleviate the inevitable financial and emotional strain which is placed on families when a loved one passes away. What makes the difference is the Lodge Brothers pledge to ensure that there are no hidden extras to surprise you, after all is said and done. Lodge Brothers publishes a full list of all costs attached to funeral planning on their website for full transparency and will provide a detailed quote prior to proceeding with any of the funeral arrangements, so that the families of the deceased know and understand everything that they will be required to pay for.

In the case of pre-planned arrangements, the deceased has already made most of the tough decisions on behalf of their loved ones. In fact, any person who would like to make their funeral wishes known, can use the complimentary service on the website which is kept on file in the event of their demise, so that when their family choses Lodge Brothers Coroners Westminster, all of the hard decisions are already made ahead of time. Using this service does not commit anyone to a funeral plan with Lodge Brothers – it simply ensures that when you loved ones chose Lodge Brothers for funeral arrangements, the wishes of the deceased shared with the family who can then provide the funeral just as you would have, if you had planned it yourself.

Besides being able to rely on our 240 years of experience in the business of assisting families with funerals, when loved ones reach out to Lodge Brothers at their time of need, not only are they ensured of having full sight of what has been arranged and the cost of doing so, but they are also guaranteed many additional extra’s, which other Funeral homes will charge for, at no extra cost. Services such as afterhours attendance, arrangements for family viewings at the chapel of rest, delivery of ashes, additional staff or bearers, access to bereavement support and house calls, all come as part of the full service which you can expect to receive from Lodge Brothers across the UK.

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06. March 2022 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director, Legal Services · Tags: , ,

One thing that you can be guaranteed of when you engage with a Lodge Brothers Legal attorney is that you will receive the personal touch. Lodge Brothers Legal Services Lasting Power of Attorney Sunbury are affiliated with the Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors family of companies with a unique past. In operation for over 240 years, the Lodge Brothers managed to grow throughout the UK for 8 generations, making them the epitome of the family business. As part of the services offered to their client base which spans the breadth and length of the UK, Lodge Brothers looked to increasing their funeral director services, with that of legal Services specifically related to the needs of the families who came to them, to say goodbye to their loved ones.

When a family member or loved one dies, dealing with estate administration can be a daunting task and is often the last thing on a person’s mind. Lodge Brothers  offer an efficient, professional and above all personal service to make your life easier at such a distressing time.

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A Lasting Power of Attorney (“LPA”) is a legal document that lets you appoint another person, the attorney, to make financial and/or welfare decisions on your behalf, if in the future you become unable or unwilling to make your own decisions.

There are 2 types of Lasting Powers of Attorney:

Property and Financial Affairs

  1. gives your Attorney authority to deal with your property and finances
  2. can be used whether or not you lack mental capacity
  3. your Attorney will be able to manage your bank account, pay your bills, collect your pension and sell your home

Health and Welfare

  1. allows your Attorney to make welfare and health care decisions for you, including decisions about life sustaining treatment
  2. can only be used if you lack mental capacity to make your own decisions
  3. your Attorney can make decisions about your daily routine, medical care and care home

Click here to find out how we can assist you! Lasting Power of Attorney  Shepperton and Lasting Power of Attorney Walton

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10. September 2021 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director, Legal Services · Tags: , , , ,

A great deal of anxiety and emotional distress can be alleviated when we take responsibility of preparing for the end of life. Leaving family or friends with this enormous responsibility, due to a lack of planning or inability to choose, may mean that someone else gets to choose for you. Taking on this responsibility for yourself, and not ignoring this (admittedly) large task, leaves your family and loved ones better off both financially and emotionally at the end of the day.

Parents can lead by example and show their children the value of being sufficiently preparing for when the time comes. Speaking about your wishes with your family will also help them by knowing what to expect when the times comes that you can no longer speak for yourself. Engaging with a Probate Guildford attorney means having someone who is able to assist you with the appropriate legal documentation, which will literally speak for you when you are unable to.

When it comes to choosing a Probate Ashford attorney, it is beneficial to find someone who is both empathetic and mindful, as well as being someone who is able understand and navigate the complex legal world. Lodge Brother’s Probate Feltham attorneys believe that the most proactive way of creating a voice for yourself is by preparing your Will in which you can clearly explain how your estate, your belongings and possessions, will be dealt with. Probate Woking attorneys understand that taxes and other costs will have an impact on the outcome of the final value of your estate and will advise you professionally and provide you with peace of mind.

Even though you may be someone who understands the importance of preparing a will, when faced with the task itself, it is not uncommon for a person to feel over-whelmed. Reaching out for assistance by engaging with a Probate attorney and charging that person with the task of assisting you with your Will means you have someone who neutral and knowledgeable to walk beside you and answer any questions that arise. Doing so also ensures that you do not become defeated by the task at hand by placing it on hold “for tomorrow. A Probate Sunbury attorney will also be able to advise you if your life situation changes and you wish to make amendments to your documentation.

In some cases, a person may seek the assistance of a Probate Shepperton attorney to help initiate a living Will, which is an advanced directive for your family to refer to, should you become ill so suddenly that you are unable to advise them yourself. A living will is also of great value, for example, where an illness like dementia leaves doubt in the minds of others, that your wishes are in fact actually what you desire. Your living will spare your loved ones untold anguish, preventing them from the responsibility of what might be perceived as their decision to end your life. Lodge Brothers Probate Walton attorney’s may be given power of attorney leaving you with the peace of mind that someone will be accountable for your affairs once you can no longer be.

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09. September 2021 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director · Tags: ,

Planning a funeral can mean the end of a long road for some and for others; it can be because of something which merely came unexpectedly. Sometimes, it is simply the culmination of what is simply inevitable in the end. Standing witness to the demise of a loved one, especially in instances where there has been a progressive illness, which can sometimes take a long while  to reach its conclusion. Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors have stood beside countless families who have a loved one whose life journey has come to the end of the road. It is a unique combination of years of experience, professionalism, a thorough understanding of the business and infinite empathy, which enables Funeral Directors to assist with each person’s situation.

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There is more to planning a funeral that one might think because depending on the situation surrounding the passing of an individual, there are many attached logistical aspects, which must be circumnavigated, sometimes just to enable the deceased to be brought to their final resting place.

A mother of two young boys, suffers with a particularly determined cancer of the liver, survives with her illness for a period of years, which far out-lasts the predictions of medicine, through sheer grit and determination that she will experience as much of the lives of her children as physically possible. Unhappily, her body can only sustain her dreams for so long and she passes in hospital on a Thursday, surrounded by her loved ones. A senior citizen, much to everyone’s amazement, fights and survives a near-death experience which perplexes even his doctors, then suffer a repeat incident one year later at which time he is let-down by the same medical equipment that was once his lifesaver and is sent home to finish his days in the peace of his home.  A young man is struck by a drunk driver on his way home from the office, leaving his estate intestate and his partner unprotected by his without an inheritance.

Each of these scenarios requires the intervention of a Funeral Director who, from the moment of contact, knows exactly what needs to be done for the family to be able to walk away on the day of the funeral, with the knowledge that they have put their loved one to rest in the manner, which they deserve. Lodge Brothers funeral directors are dedicated to ensuring that they provide a service which is seamless however because not all funerals are planned, the Funeral Directors Ottershaw ambit ranges from establishing what a client’s needs are, by listening and understanding what it is that the family needs and then will arrange, coordinate and oversee the event. Where families have special requests such as pre-burial viewings, cremations or modern funeral experiences, Lodge Brothers will fulfil these needs.

In addition to the event itself, your Lodge Brother Funeral Directors Slough will facilitate all administrative and legal aspects attached to finalising the estate which is especially important where a will hasn’t been prepared. Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Send are there for you from beginning to end.

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13. April 2021 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director, Legal Services · Tags: , , ,

The business of the funeral industry is always a busy, emotional and complicated one. So many people have very little idea of what the actual logistics surrounding the funeral industry are and many people do not take the time to prepare correctly for their death, understandably because of the emotional aspects of the topic. Life is always too busy to stop and think about requirements like Probate Feltham.  Perhaps it is because people believe that they do not have much to leave behind and that their lives are simple, especially in the younger generations. While the older, you grow and perhaps the more you acquire in life, might have an impact on how well you prepare to pass your estate to your nearest and dearest. The truth is that everyone’s life is important, and everyone has something to give to another once they have passed away… even the smallest tokens may be one of the most important things to a family or friend after you have gone.

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Death is not just about the physically burial or cremation of the body, and the emotional aspects of grief and sadness. Each person who has lived has someone they are leaving behind and who they must think about while still living to prepare for their passing. Death is hardest on the living so correctly preparing for your death it is without a doubt one of the kindest things that you can do for your family.

Some of the aspects, which Lodge Brother Legal Services facilitate, are the preparation of a person’s last Will and Testimony, Probate Guildford and Lasting Powers of Attorney, all of which are legal documents necessary for the end-of-life process. Your Will is your final voice to your cherished family, which enables you to speak to how your possessions and assets will be distributed amongst them, after you no longer have need for them. This is also a tool that will speak for you regarding the conditions under which you would like to be treated just prior to your passing in the event that you are unconscious and extraordinary measures are being investigate, or, if you wish to be an organ donor.

Probate is the legal process of administering your estate and involves the assessment and distribution of current assets and liabilities, settlement of taxes and court-based activities associated with the Probate process. Probate Ashford must be completed before your estate can be transferred to your next of kin, in line with your Will. The courts will refer to your Will and verify it before bank accounts can be closed and ownership transfers can proceed.

Some will choose to prepare for all eventualities and for this they may opt to appoint someone to make legal decisions on their behalf in the event that they are unable to decide for themselves. While this can be a family member, it is also something to consider allowing Lodge Brothers Legal Services to deal with this on your behalf.

Lodge Brothers legal services offer services in the following areas: Probate Woking, Probate Weybridge, Probate Sunbury, Probate Shepperton 

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08. April 2021 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director · Tags: , ,

How to prepare for a pandemic? This time last year, this was the first time that this question arose. How to prepare for a pandemic resulting in the death of over 100 000 people within the short space of a year? This is what the government had to prepare for at the onset of the pandemic, identifying several grizzly temporary storage facilities to house the recently departed. The UK’s first Covid related death occurred on the 5th of March 2020 and since then, the death toll has risen to more than that experienced in the whole of World War 2. While government went about sourcing land and storage options, funeral directors Datchet and homes around the country found themselves in the unforeseen role of first-line responders, working in the face of those paying the ultimate price and contributing to devastating mass trauma, with their lives.

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Situated across the UK, the over 40 Lodge Brothers funeral homes, prepared for unknown challenges with the goal of ensuring that each and every funeral be performed with the same dignity of any funeral prior to the pandemic. As the death toll rose 19% higher than in the last decade (The Guardian Today), equating to around 90,000 more funerals in 2020 than in recent years, Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Roehampton remained, and still remain, open and offering the same range of services as before the pandemic, while adhering to government’s legal requirements for funerals during the pandemic.

It has been reported that Britain has had more deaths per capita than any other country in the world (US News) leaving the funeral industry reeling as the sheer number of funerals increasing by a third per day … a never-ending line of families bringing their dearly departed to us for burial or cremation. In an industry focused on service to the community, it is a treasured ethos by Lodge Brothers funeral directors Langley that each burial and cremation be performed with the respect that each person deserves at the end of life.

Those who have passed are reported, on a daily basis in statistic formats however, to the loved ones of the deceased, that stat is their father, their mother, their sister, uncle, daughter, baby and is more important than just a, albeit frightening, number.

By now, most communities, work places, families and other macro and micro socio-groups, know of someone who has passed away from Covid-19, even if indirectly. Hundreds of thousands have been directly affected. Lodge Brothers fully appreciates that each individual person who has passed, has affected the lives of many and that their memory means more than words can explain to all of those who stand in witness to their death. A sense of global sadness is almost palpable as we experience loss after loss of loss… a tragedy in action with no end date in sight.

Our Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Isleworth remain open Monday to Friday with telephone access on a 24 hour basis, to provide advise and guidance for families who are struggling with the usual burial aspects under most unusual circumstances.

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20. November 2020 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director · Tags: , ,

Lodge Brothers funeral directors New Malden have first-hand experience when dealing with the painful consequences of 2020 and the Corona 19 Pandemic which affected, afflicted and shut down the UK, leaving families reeling as they faced the loss of freedom of choice, freedom of movement, loss of jobs, loss of finances and most difficult of all, loss of life. Funerals are highly emotionally occasions but even more when a person loses their life to a global pandemic, which appeared unexpectedly a year ago and proceed to upset our normality and shake us to the core. The passing of someone who has succumbed to Covid-19 is even more raw and emotional when that life becomes part of the painful statistics, which the country faces on a daily basis.

Lodge Brothers funeral directors Ascot do not treat your loved ones passing as if it were merely a statistic, but rather as family. Lodge Brothers have been assisting families with their loss and grief for more than 240 years and are sensitive to the fact that losing a loved one is simply heart-wrenching. Organising a funeral can be a daunting task however with caring and professional people by your side can make it more bearable; leading your family through the process, providing you with solutions to problems, you have not experienced before. Arranging a funeral becomes seamless as Lodge Brothers alleviate any additional and unnecessary pressure for the family.

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Following a death, there are many legal requirements to be undertaken, such as registering the death, Wills & Probate, completion of statutory documentation and liaison with third parties. So too are there many logistical requirements, such as bringing your loved one into our care, advising people, making decisions such as choosing between burials or cremations and financing the funeral. Lodge Brothers offers several options to pay for the funeral and will always provide families with an itemised list of services and their associated costs to enable families to decide accordingly. Funerals can be expensive, and we appreciate that this can present very real difficulty to families who have not made prior arrangements to cover such expenses. Lodge Brothers funeral charges are extremely competitive when compared to other Funeral Directors, considering the exceptional service and professionalism of our staff and superior facilities which we offer. Our funeral directors Hillingdon have a solution for all financial scenarios. Lodge Brothers price match other local Funeral Directors, based on a written quotation.

Additional constraints have been placed on funerals, which must be adhered to during these times, but the UK government has provided guidance for the arranging and attending a funeral during the coronavirus pandemic. These guidelines were developed to ensure that bereaved families are treated with sensitivity, dignity and respect and that funerals can continue to take place while minimising the risk of infection. Lodge Brothers Funeral Directors Shepherds Bush are very familiar with these stipulations and our staff strive to balance the requirements of the grieving, allowing them to mourn, with the need to minimise the spread of COVID-19 infection.

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We understand that with the ongoing changes to our lives caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, feelings of grief and anxiety are amplified when we lose a loved one. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those affected by the virus.

The health and wellbeing of our clients and staff are our top priority. When visiting our branches we ask that you observe the following:

  • Face coverings must be worn when entering our branches (unless you are exempt)
  • Only two clients in the funeral home at any one time.
  • The 2 metre distancing rule will be upheld
  • Hands to be sanitised on entry & exit

Yours sincerely,
Robert Lodge Chairman

Lodge Brothers Probate West Byfleet offer caring and practical legal advice

15. November 2020 · Write a comment · Categories: Funeral Director, Legal Services · Tags: , ,

Inevitably, life tends to have a way of getting away with us. We leave school as young adults, searching for incomes which will allow us the independence that we so covet. Earning money means we have the power to make the choices about our own lives that feel so important to us at the time. Whether our goals are to grow our careers, or to start a family, independence generally decreases as we become more financially viable. What begins as an endeavour to be the best person that we can be, results in the accrual of material things and people. The car you save for to empower freedom of choice in your life becomes an asset. The type of social interactions which you choose, leads to you meet likeminded individuals and perhaps eventually results in a joining of kindred spirits in matrimony or the like. Families grow, houses are built and the need for a more stable income grows. All of these things that you need to build to sustain your life, become your assets. You have a choice over them in life. So too, do you have a choice over them in death.

Life unwittingly takes hold of us and often, the administration of your life is left at the bottom of the list of things to do. Stats show that 38% of adults living in the UK passed away last year without a will. Your will is your last chance to make voice heard and to have your final choices carried out as you would have done if you were still able. Failing to plan for your estate your estate via your will, you leave a lot to chance. And if you have not lived your life leaving all things to chance, why let it be the case in your death. No one person knows your wishes and desires as well as you do so when you pass away without a will and your estate is then governed by the laws of intestacy which means that everything that you have worked your whole life to attain is now governed by a set of rules enforced by the courts. Only married or civil partners and some of your close relatives are able to inherit your estate under the laws of intestacy which means that the courts may assign your possessions to someone who you had never intended them to.

Lodge Brothers attorneys specialise exclusively in Probate, Wills and Power of Attorney. Probate Weybridge is the process, which confirms who will handle a person’s estate after their death and it is important to have, as it is a legal requirement. Probate Sunbury is a complicated system that is advisable to be handled by a competent probate attorney. Aspects of the Probate Shepperton process include, establishing the value of your assets and liabilities, finalising Inheritance Tax, applying for Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration. Lodge Brothers Probate West Byfleet offer caring and practical legal advice efficiently and professionally to make your life easier during distressing times.

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16. February 2018 · Write a comment · Categories: Legal Services · Tags: , ,

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Lodge Brothers have been assisting the community with funerals for over 230 years offering a professional and personal service that their clients have come to rely on. Lodge Brothers legal arm of the business has helped hundreds of families with accessible, affordable legal advice in relation to Probate, Wills Twickenham and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

They have a highly qualified, strong legal team whom collectively have many years of experience in all aspect of Probate, Wills Ashford and Lasting Powers of Attorney.

MEET SOPHIE ANDREWS – DIRECTOR

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Sophie joined Lodge Brothers as Head of Legal Services in 2016 to develop and set up its legal services business. Lodge Brothers Legal Services is a separate company, which has been granted a licence by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, allowing Lodge Brothers Legal Services to provide professional Legal Services to its clients through its own legal team.

Sophie grew up in Surrey and studied law at University College London and the College of Law in Guildford qualifying as a Solicitor in 1997. Having trained at a leading Private Client Firm, Charles Russell, Sophie has specialised in Wills, Probate and Powers of Attorney and now has many years of experience in these areas. She is an affiliate member of The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holds the Advanced Certificate in Will Preparation (passing with a distinction). Sophie lives in Surrey with her husband and three children.

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING AN UP TO DATE WILL?

Only 30% of people in this country have made a Will. This is because we do not like thinking about death and we are unaware of the importance of having a professionally drafted Will. Once a person overcomes their fears and makes a Will they find that it is a positive step that gives them great peace of mind. They are reassured that their affairs are in order.

If you die without a Will you die “intestate” meaning the intestacy laws set out which of your family members inherit and the amount. Your spouse will not necessarily inherit all of your estate and if you are unmarried your Partner will not inherit anything.

A legally valid Will, carefully prepared by a qualified expert Solicitor, will ensure that:

you provide for your loved ones in the way you wish;

you choose the Executors who will administer your estate;

you choose the Guardians for your minor children; and

you can take steps to reduce the Inheritance Tax payable.

You can also choose to appoint Lodge Brothers Legal Services as the Executors of your Will. We will ensure that your estate is dealt with promptly and efficiently so that your loved ones do not have the responsibility but do receive their inheritance as quickly as possible.

Fixed fee for a single Will starting from £325 +VAT (£390 inc. VAT).

Fixed fee for mirror Wills starting from £500 +VAT (£600 inc. VAT).

All our fees are fixed and agreed in advance.

Our professional services offer peace of mind to you and your family.

If you don’t have an up to date will click here Wills Feltham and Lodge Brothers Legal Services will assist you.

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