Lodge Brothers has been assisting families with funerals for over 230 years
Welcome to the offices of Lodge Brothers Legal Services where our long-standing professional reputation, sustained by our consistently proficient services, guarantees our clients and their families ultimate peace of mind. Lodge Brothers has been assisting families with funerals for over 230 years and it is our personal service which our clients have come to rely on over and above the consistently high levels of quality of legal advice which we provide. Our clients can turn to us for accessible and affordable legal advice in relation to Probate, Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
At Lodge Brothers we approach our Probate Walton on Thames services with the same high levels of quality advice and personal investment, as we do with all legal services. We know that when a person finds themselves in need of the services of a Legal firm, often the circumstances which surround this need, are inevitably highly stressful. When people find themselves in these stressful situations, quite often it becomes exacerbated by the fact that one doesn’t always know what to do for the best and make the right decisions.
Notwithstanding, often people do not know what needs to be taken care of, simply because they do not have experience with being in these types of situations previously. It is easy to understand how over-whelming certain life events can be, when someone realises all of the legal requirements involved. Legal compliance is not something that we believe a person should have to face on their own.
That’s why we partner with our clients during these times of excessive strain and guide them through the process. Lodge Brothers has firms across the UK, such as our Probate Weybridge office and its here that you can rest assured that you will always find empathetic professionals to offer you an efficient service when you most need it.
Probate is the process of authenticating a last will and testament and finalising all aspects of the estate of a deceased individual and at Lodge Brothers Probate Guilford, we offer 3 levels of Probate service to suit your personal requirements. Regardless of which level of legal service you choose, you can be assured that you are receiving the very best especially if you chose our level 3 Gold Probate Service which comes highly recommended and is certainly the most comprehensive of all. Designed to relieve you of the heavy burden you face when dealing with the probate process, our level 3 Gold Probate services ensure that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
Have you got a will?
LODGE BROTHERS PROBATE ATTORNEY SERVICES
Lodge Brothers Legal Services offer 3 levels of service to suit your requirements.
Fixed Fee from £250 (£300 inc. VAT):
- Executors prepare all probate forms;
- Executors make a personal application to the probate registry;
- We will check the forms are completed correctly; and
- Responsibility for the application remains with Executors.
Fixed Fee from £750 (£900 inc. VAT) plus disbursements:
- Executors responsible for registering death with all asset holders;
- Executors establish the assets and liabilities at date of death; and
- We will complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
Fixed Fee from £1,500 (£1,800 inc. VAT ) plus disbursements: This is our most complete service which will relieve you of the heavy burden of dealing with the estate when your thoughts are elsewhere.
- It ensures that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
- We will register the death certificate with the asset holders;
- We will ascertain the date of death assets and liabilities of the estate; and
- We will complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
WILLS
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 from £275 (£330 inc. VAT).
Our professional services offer peace of mind to you and your family.
You can trust Lodge Brothers to guide you through every step of the journey. They take great pride in being able to offer a 24 hour service, 365 days a year, providing advice on what needs to be done and by whom. Lodge Brothers have a large selection of Funeral plans Ham and will assist with every step of the way ensuring you choose a plan to suit your needs.
With over 230 years of experience, they have encountered nearly every situation and everyone is an individual, and there are many options available to help you create a meaningful, memorable and personal funeral day that honours the deceased.
A funeral plan will give your family peace of mind
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Ham have a wide range of funeral plans as they know how important it is to plan ahead with Pre-Paid Funeral Plans Ham to ensure your family won’t face any extra cost or worries when the time comes – plus they will find comfort in the knowledge that you said goodbye in the way that you wanted.
A Funeral Plan from Lodge Brothers gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Personalise your funeral – Say “goodbye” YOUR way
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest-free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
When a family member or loved one dies, dealing with estate administration is often the last thing on a person’s mind. We offer an efficient, professional and above all personal service to make your life easier at such a distressing time.
When a person dies leaving a valid Will, the appointed Executors need to apply for a Grant of Probate to administer the Deceased’s estate. If there is no Will, the laws of intestacy apply, and the law sets out which family member is entitled to apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration and administer the estate.
The process of administering an estate is commonly known as probate and involves:
- ascertaining the value of the Deceased’s assets and liabilities;
- dealing with the Inland Revenue Inheritance Tax return;
- preparing the probate papers;
- applying to the Probate Registry for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration; and
- collecting in the assets of the estate and settling the liabilities once the Grant is received.
Probate will be required to sell or transfer a house, sell or transfer shares and in most cases to close bank accounts. The assistance required by the Executors will depend on the finances of the Deceased, the terms of the Will, the family circumstances and how much work the Executors are willing or able to do.
OUR PROBATE SERVICES
Lodge Brothers Legal Services offer 3 levels of service to suit your requirements.
Fixed Fee from £250 (£300 inc. VAT):
- Executors prepare all probate forms;
- Executors make a personal application to the probate registry;
- We will check the forms are completed correctly; and
- Responsibility for the application remains with Executors.
Fixed Fee from £750 (£900 inc. VAT) plus disbursements:
- Executors responsible for registering death with all asset holders;
- Executors establish the assets and liabilities at date of death; and
- We will complete the probate papers, Inheritance tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
Fixed Fee from £1,500 (£1,800 inc. VAT ) plus disbursements: This is our most complete service which will relieve you of the heavy burden of dealing with the estate when your thoughts are elsewhere.
- It ensures that probate is obtained quickly and efficiently.
- We will register the death certificate with the asset holders;
- We will ascertain the date of death assets and liabilities of the estate; and
- We will complete all the probate papers, Inheritance Tax forms and apply for the Grant of Probate.
Remember your Loved one with a fitting Memorial
Pre-planning allows you to plan your funeral or cremation service ahead of time thus alleviating the financial pressure and emotional strain on your family and friends at the time of loss and grief. By planning ahead your family will not occur any additional expenses as you pay for the funeral before your passing. By securing your funeral plan you pay at TODAY’S prices, saving money in the long run.
Pre-planning a funeral gives an opportunity for you to get important information either from your loved one or if you are planning your own funeral for you to tell your loved ones exactly how you wish to be remembered. Choose your favourite hymns, floral tributes, memorials to ensure your last wishes are granted. By conveying your personal wishes or customs will alleviate the family of the pressure of deciding how you would like to be remembered.
Give your loved ones the gift of knowing that they are fulfilling your wishes and finding comfort in the knowledge that you said goodbye in the way that you wanted.
Funeral plans from Lodge Brothers gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Personalise your funeral – Say “goodbye” YOUR way
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest-free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Lodge Brothers pre-paid funeral plans throughout the UK including funeral plans Ham
Say ‘Goodbye’ your way with Lodge Brothers Ruislip
Planning your own funeral or memorial service can provide peace-of-mind to you and your family.
Lodge Brothers know that losing a loved one can often become a financial burden, but we also know that a dignified send-off is needed to honour the person’s life.
With a Lodge Brothers funeral plans Surbiton, you can rest assured that all will be taken care of when it comes time to say goodbye to a loved one. With Lodge Brothers range of Funeral Plans Cobham to choose from, you will find one best suited to your individual needs.
Planning a funeral can be daunting and Lodge Brothers professional, empathic staff will assist every step of the way. Planning a funeral allows you to ease the burden off your loved ones and plan the way you would like to be remembered.
Things to think about when planning your funeral:
Decide on what type of service you would like to have
Decide if you want any other funeral events
Personalise your funeral with flower arrangements, transportation, music, casket or memorial stone.
A Funeral Plan from Lodge Brothers gives you:
Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
Monthly payment option – interest-free available
All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Say ‘Goodbye’ your way with Lodge Brothers funeral plans Ruislip
Personal and Professional service from Lodge Brothers
PROTECT YOUR LOVED ONES WITH PRE PAID FUNERAL PLANS SURBITON
Planning your funeral is one of the last ways you can show your loved ones how much they mean to you. Not only will you relieve them from extra financial burden of paying for your funeral, you will also give them peace of mind that your funeral is the way you would like to be remembered. Lodge Brothers have funeral plans to suit every need. They have listened to what their customers want and created some affordable options to choose from. Funeral Plans Ruislip ensure their clients’ needs and requests are carried out with the upmost care and consideration.
Read what some of Lodge Brothers Surbiton customers say about their excellent service …
Thank you for completing the job, it looks lovely. We will visit and take care not to lean on it!
Mr M - Tolworth | 30.05.2017
On behalf of my Mum, thank you for the marvellous job you and your team did for my Dad’s funeral yesterday.
Quite a few of the mourners remarked on how professional and discreet you were and I’m glad to have had the opportunity to carry the coffin.
Congratulations on a job well done
Mr W - Worcester Park | 01.06.2017
The funeral went very well. Martin Shaw the Celebrant gave a lovely service, lots of people attended with standing room only, and everyone commented on what a lovely funeral it was. The Conductor and his men looked after us all very well. Thank you to everyone at Lodge Brothers for their help and support, I am pleased to have used Lodge Brothers again.
Mrs N - Kingston on Thames | 26.05.2017
Lodge Brothers dedicated team can be reached by phone or email, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Contact them to find out about funeral plans Cobham.
Lodge Brothers Always Here to Help…
Lodge Brothers family owned funeral directors with roots going back as far as 1780 when the business was started in Feltham by James Lodge.
Almost 230 years later Lodge Brothers continue to make affordable funeral services available so that everyone has access to a dignified memorial when their time comes.
Lodge Brothers offer a wide spectrum of funeral services such as pre-paid funeral plans Windsor, Burials, floral tributes and memorials. Their commitment is putting their clients first and serving their community with excellence.
Planning ahead with pre paid funeral plans Ashford will ensure that your family don’t have any extra expense to worry about – plus they will find comfort in the knowledge that you said goodbye in the way that you wanted.
Why a funeral plan from Lodge Brothers an important decision to make.
A Funeral Plan from Lodge Brothers gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Peace of mind for you and your loved ones
- Personalise your funeral – Say “goodbye” YOUR way
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Not only does Lodge Brothers help their clients with funerals and prepaid plans they also get involved in various charity fundraisers and community projects at their many branches throughout the UK.
Recently all their branches decorated their shop front window for Easter and some even held Easter colouring competitions with young and old taking part.
LODGE BROTHERS DONATE PASCHAL CANDLE TO HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Richard Leachman, District Manager for the Windsor area, received a lovely letter of thanks from the Holy Trinity Garrison Parish Church for the provision of the Paschal Candle leading up to Easter Weekend.
Lodge Brothers Family you can Turn to in Time of Need
Say “goodbye” YOUR way and give your loved one’s peace of mind with Lodge Brothers wide range of funeral plans.
Having served the community for over 230 years’ Lodge Brothers know exactly how to assist their customers with a fitting memorial to remember their loved ones and have helped thousands of people plan their own funeral. The benefits of Lodge Brothers flexible funeral plans Ashford suite everyone’s needs.
Lodge Brothers Funeral Plans Cobham gives you:
- Protection against the rising cost of funerals – secure your plan at TODAY’s prices
- Personalise your funeral
- Personal and Professional service from a fully trained Funeral Arranger
- Guaranteed acceptance – No age or health restrictions
- Monthly payment option – interest free available
- All funds held in a secure TRUST FUND ready to be paid when the time comes.
Lodge Brothers have outstanding people who work for them, people who are dedicated, empathetic and who always go the extra mile for those in need. They are passionate about getting involved in the community and ensuring that their clients’ needs are taken care of during grief which is often the most difficult time in their life.
Paul Bye, our Surrey Commercial and Operations Manager recently appeared in the Wisley & Pyrford Magazine with a piece on what it is like to be a Funeral Director.
When Paul Bye reveals his profession at parties, it can be something of a show-stopper. Paul, from Surrey, gave up his career of 15 years to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a Funeral Director. Paul explains “I wanted to do a job that was more important, where I could help people. I wanted to make people aware of the choices that are available and help them to talk about death and dying.”
He added that he has “no fascination with death” as his work is about “helping the living by supporting grieving families.” Nevertheless, he does have to work in the mortuary with the deceased, so how does he cope with this aspect of the job? “Before becoming a Funeral Director I had never seen a dead body and found the prospect a little chilling, but I quickly became accustomed to it. It’s not creepy. The deceased is simply somebody whose heart no longer beats; somebody’s loved one.”
Dealing with grieving families on a daily basis must be harrowing but Paul said “I get a tangible sense of helping people. It's meaningful, wonderful work.” He added that if he ever has a particularly difficult day, he unwinds by talking to his father (who also works for Lodge Brothers) about it. Paul says that his work has changed his own perspective on life. “It has made me hold the people I love tighter. It has made me appreciate them more. I no longer dwell on small things, hold grudges or let arguments lie unresolved.”
As part of Paul’s role at Lodge Brothers, he meets with clubs and societies to engage them in conversations about death and dying. “Death is a fact of life and it is important to be able to discuss your own thoughts and personal wishes. Planning ahead with funeral plans Englefield Green gives people the comfort of knowing that, when they die, their family and friends will have a good idea of the things that matter to them the most. Of course we encourage people to consider the implications of burial versus cremation, but we also ask people to think about their favourite pieces of music, donations to a designated charity, the funeral procession to take a specific route or bright colours to be worn.
Speak to Lodge Brothers for complete peace of mind
Meet Michael, Chris, Janet, Beverley, Robert and Andrew the seventh generation of Lodge family funeral directors.
WHY CHOOSE LODGE BROTHERS?
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Cobham understand that organising a funeral at a time of grief of a loved one can be extremely daunting and often overwhelming especially if you find yourselves having to make difficult decisions. They provide a downloadable Funeral Guide to give you an outline of actions required by family, friends, executors and others when arranging a funeral. If you prefer a home visit Lodge Brothers can arrange a Funeral Arranger to visit you at home to discuss the arrangements.
Lodge Brothers have been serving the community for over 230 years and will guide you through every step of the journey. They take great pride in being able to offer a 24 hour service, 365 days a year, providing advice on what needs to be done and by whom.
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Ashford understand that everyone is individual and will help you create a meaning and memorable way to remember and celebrate the life of a loved one.
Lodge Brothers ensure all funeral services and memorials are conducted with great dignity and in a caring and efficient manner. They pride themselves in having empathetic and professional staff to assist with all aspects of funeral arranging.
TYPES OF FUNERALS LODGE BROTHERS OFFER
Lodge Brothers offer services to all communities, regardless of race or religious beliefs. A Humanist or Civil Celebrant can be arranged to officiate a non-religious ceremony, and a committal without any form of remembrance can also be arranged.
Most funerals are either burials or cremations and are based on what is termed as a ‘traditional’ funeral, but there are many variations. The staff will be happy to discuss your personal requirements, offering advice on tailoring the funeral accordingly:
Burial
Cremation
Woodland burials
Religious
Non-religious
Basic
Lodge Brothers contributed Parish Centre for St. Lawrence’s RC church in Feltham
Lodge Brothers family owned funeral directors for over 230 years are involved and committed to the community and enjoying being part of the wider community. They make a tremendous contribution to the towns and villages throughout the UK where Lodge Brothers have offices.
Read the latest news from Lodge Brothers local branches.
Lodge Brothers funeral directors Feltham were very happy to assist recently with the raising of funds to contribute to a new Parish Centre for St. Lawrence’s RC church in Feltham.
NEW PARISH CENTRE FOR ST LAWRENCE RC CHURCH FELTHAM
District Manager Quentin Edgington said, ‘It is always a great privilege when we are able to help the local community in worthwhile projects like this.’
Father Chris Vipers thanked Quentin and the Directors of Lodge Brothers during a Special Mass of Thanksgiving saying, ‘We very much appreciate the very generous support Lodge Brothers gave to this project’.
This photo shows from left to right Father Chris Vipers, Quentin Edgington Lodge Brothers District Manager, and His Eminance Cardinal Murphy O’Connor, in front of the plaques donated by Lodge Brothers’.
Main photo shows The Party in the New Parish Centre
Some more news from Lodge Brothers funeral directors Esher and branches throughout the UK
CRANE PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL GIVE ATTENDANCE AWARDS TO PUPILS
As part of their work within the local community, Lodge Brothers funeral directors Hanworth branch recently funded the purchase of Attendance Rewards for the pupils of Crane Park Primary School.
District Manager Quentin Edgington commented, “It’s always nice to be able to help our local schools, and what better way to give the children a boost than by rewarding them for good attendance in the last academic year. A very worthwhile experience for us and for them!”
(Photo shows left to right: Alison Small, Headteacher Crane Park Primary, Quentin Edgington, District Manager and Group Support and PR Administrator Debbie Pyper.)
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