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They will provide clarity and guidance on what other responsibilities you may have at this time.</span> </p> </div> <div class="banner__meta"> <div class="phone"> <p>Call us any time of day on:</p> <a id="811406374" href="tel:0330 053 6225">0330 053 6225</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="position:relative;"> <a id="main-content" href="#main-content" style="position:absolute; top: -124px; height:0; overflow:hidden" accesskey="S">Top</a> </div> <section class="section section--alt "> <div style="position:relative;"> <div id="" style="position:absolute; top:-118px;"></div> </div> <div class="container"> <h2 class="section__title h2 h4" style="text-align: center;">Our legal services team are here to help you following a death</h2> </div> </section> <section class="section section--alt section--flat-top"> <div style="position:relative;"> <div id="" style="position:absolute; top:-118px;"></div> </div> <div class="container"> <div class="grid"> <div class="grid__row"> <div class="grid__col"> <p><strong>At Dignity, we understand that the arrangements you have to consider at this difficult time may go beyond the funeral. That’s why we give you access to probate provided by Hugh James. Hugh James can provide practical advice, and will give a no-obligation, fixed-fee quote for their legal services, and, as a client of Dignity, your quote will include a discount off their standard fees.</strong></p> <h2 class="h4 u-color-brand-a" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10651061_56="880" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10651061_56="880" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10651061_56="100" data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10651061_56="1">What Is Probate?</h2> <p>Probate is the term commonly used to describe the legal process for applying for the right to deal with a deceased person’s affairs. It can also be referred to as administering the estate. A grant of representation is a court-issued document that gives the legal personal representative authority to administer the estate. Where a will was left, this is known as a grant of probate and is issued to the executor. Where no will was left, it is known as a grant of letters of administration and is issued to an administrator – usually a family member.</p> <p> </p> <h2 class="h4 u-color-brand-a" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen-10651061_56="880" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen-10651061_56="880" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time-10651061_56="100" data-gtm-vis-has-fired-10651061_56="1">Why Hugh James?</h2> <p>If you believe you may need to obtain probate, or you need advice about the estate of a loved one, you can visit www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/legal-services/ or contact Hugh James’ probate helpline. Hugh James can provide practical advice, and will give a no-obligation fixed fee quote for their legal services. 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