Wills, Probate & LPA Solicitors in Cobham

What We Can Help With

Our Legal Services in Cobham

Cobham residents often hold substantial assets, including property, investments, business interests, and overseas holdings. Our solicitors have experience with complex estates as well as straightforward matters, and every client receives the same careful, personalised attention regardless of the size of the estate.

Why GLCS

Serving Cobham and the Surrounding Area

Cobham and the villages surrounding it, including Oxshott, Stoke D'Abernon and Downside, form one of the most affluent pockets of the South East. Many residents have lived in the area for generations, and estates here can involve considerable property wealth, family trusts, and multiple beneficiaries. Getting the legal documentation right from the outset is essential.

Our Will writing service ensures that your wishes are clearly recorded and legally enforceable. We discuss your family circumstances, any blended family considerations, and whether structures such as property trusts or discretionary trusts might be appropriate. For clients in Cobham, we frequently advise on Wills where protecting the family home from potential care costs or ensuring a child from a previous relationship is adequately provided for are key concerns.

For those dealing with bereavement, the probate process can feel lengthy and complicated. When someone dies in Cobham with assets above the threshold that requires probate, the estate must be formally valued, any inheritance tax liability calculated and paid, and a Grant of Probate obtained before assets can be distributed. We manage all of this for the executor, dealing with HMRC, banks, investment managers and the Brighton District Probate Registry on your behalf.

Lasting Powers of Attorney are equally important, and we encourage clients of all ages to consider setting them up sooner rather than later. Capacity cannot be assumed, and once it is lost, the only route to having someone manage your affairs is through the Court of Protection, a process that is considerably more expensive and time-consuming than an LPA put in place in advance. We register both property and financial affairs LPAs and health and welfare LPAs with the Office of the Public Guardian.

Should any contentious issue arise from the administration of an estate based in Cobham or the surrounding area, proceedings would typically be heard at Guildford County Court. We will advise you clearly if this becomes relevant and help you understand your options without any obligation to proceed.

GLCS Probate Services is regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, and we operate to the same professional standards required of any regulated law firm. Our fixed-fee model means that Cobham clients always know their legal costs before work begins, with no hourly rates and no hidden charges.

To speak with a solicitor at no cost, call 01293 804 665 or complete our online questionnaire. We typically provide a written fixed fee quote within one working day.

The Process

Simple and Transparent, Every Step of the Way