| Proposed Action |
Issue of First Draft |
Issue of / making available Final Papers for Execution |
Filing Papers with Court |
Estimated Completion of Instructions |
|
Table 1
Wills
|
Within 7 days of receiving full and complete instructions
|
Within 7 days of receiving approval of draft
|
n/a
|
2-4 weeks from initial instructions
|
|
Table 2
Powers of Attorney
|
Within 7 days of receiving full and complete instructions
|
Within 7 days of receiving approval of draft
|
Within 14 days of executed papers being returned
|
3-4 months from initial instructions
|
|
Table 3
Trusts
|
Within 7 days of receiving full and complete instructions
|
Within 7 days of receiving approval of draft
|
n/a
|
4-8 weeks from initial instructions
|
|
Table 4
Deputyship Applications
Bespoke Instructions
|
Within 14 days of receiving full and complete instructions
|
Within 7 days of receiving approval of draft
|
Within 14 days of executed papers being returned
|
6-10 months from initial instructions (subject to Court Timetable where applicable)
|
|
Table 6
Probate
Grant Only
|
Within 14 days of receiving full and complete instructions
|
Within 7 days of receiving approval of draft
|
Within 7 days of executed papers being returned
|
Within 14 days of final papers being lodged with Court
|
|
Table 7
Administration of Finances during lifetime
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
n/a
|
Ongoing
Communications dealt within 7 days of receipt
|
|
Table 8
Full Probates
|
Obtaining detailed financial information |
Obtaining Grant |
Collection of Assets |
Distribution of Estate |
|
On average 4 – 8 weeks from receiving full and complete instructions
|
On average 4 – 6 weeks establishing all assets and liabilities
|
On average 4 – 6 weeks from the issue of the Grant
|
On average
6 – 12 months from date of death
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