Surrey
As Surrey's county town, Guildford is a thriving hub of commerce, culture, and community. With its cathedral, university, and superb transport links, Guildford attracts a diverse professional population. GLCS Probate Services provides expert wills, probate and LPA advice to Guildford residents from our Gatwick office, with phone and video appointments for those who prefer to stay local.
What We Can Help With
From Guildford's city centre professionals to its leafy residential suburbs and the villages of the Surrey Hills beyond, we work with clients at every stage of life who want to ensure their legal affairs are properly arranged. Our fixed-fee, solicitor-led service makes the process straightforward and transparent.
Professionally drafted Wills from £300 + VAT. Fixed fees agreed before we begin.
Find out more →We handle the legal process on your behalf so you can focus on what matters.
Find out more →Appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs. From £600 + VAT per LPA.
Find out more →Why GLCS
Guildford is a significant legal hub in its own right, and the county town of Surrey has a strong tradition of professional services. Guildford County Court handles a wide range of civil matters including contentious probate claims, meaning that if a Will is challenged or an estate is disputed, proceedings in this area will typically be issued there. We advise Guildford clients on their options if they are faced with a disputed estate and can refer to specialist contentious probate counsel where needed.
For non-contentious estate administration, probate applications for Guildford clients are processed through the Brighton District Probate Registry. We manage the entire process on your behalf, from valuing the estate and completing the IHT400 or IHT205 forms to submitting the probate application and, once the Grant is received, distributing assets to beneficiaries in accordance with the Will or the rules of intestacy.
Guildford residents approaching retirement often tell us that they have been meaning to make a Will or update an existing one for years. Life gets busy, and legal paperwork is easy to defer. Our job is to make that process as quick and painless as possible. We take instructions by phone, draft the document, send it to you for review, and arrange witnessed execution. Most Wills for Guildford clients are completed within two to three weeks of the initial call.
Lasting Powers of Attorney are particularly important for Guildford's growing retired community. The Alzheimer's Society estimates that one in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia at some point, and an LPA is the only way to ensure that a trusted person can manage your affairs without the expense and delay of a court application. We set up both financial and health LPAs and guide the registration process with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Our fee structure is entirely fixed and agreed in writing before we begin. Guildford clients will not receive a bill they did not expect, and they will not be charged by the hour. We are also CLC-regulated, meaning our professional standards are independently supervised and all client funds are held in regulated accounts. Call us on 01293 804 665 to begin.
The Process
Call us or request a callback. We will talk through your situation completely free of charge, with no commitment and no pressure.
We provide a written fixed fee quote before any work begins. You decide whether to proceed. No surprises, no hourly billing.
One solicitor handles your matter from start to finish. You will always know who to call and where things stand.
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Guildford residents deserve the same standard of professional legal advice as anywhere in the country. Call us today for a free conversation or start with our short online questionnaire to get a fixed fee quote.