Solicitors
Although the professionals carrying out probate services are usually solicitors, the provision of `estate administration` is essentially without regulation. There are several benefits to using solicitors firms rather than `Probate Companies` or `Trust Corporations`. Benefits include that solicitors firms must be:
- Fully qualified
- Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
- Insured with Professional Indemnity Insurance
Not all Probate Companies use qualified solicitors. This means they do not have a requirement for regulation or insurance if something goes wrong. These companies are often known as Trust Corporations. You can recognize them if they ask you to sign a Power of Attorney. If you decide to use one, then first check they are regulated and insured.
Probate specialists
The only way to ensure fully qualified, regulated, and insured providers is to use solicitors who can act on your behalf without the need for a Power of Attorney. The solicitors we use only specialise in probate work. As such, they are very familiar with the processes to ensure an efficient service.
