FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Asked Questions about probate services.
What is Probate?
This is the legal and administrative process of dealing with the property,
money in the bank and personal possessions of a deceased person. This
means that the executors must obtain a Grant of Probate/Letter of
Administration in order to sell or encash certain property and accounts.
Why should I use GASL instead of a solicitor?
At GASL Our legal services team as well as our trusted partners whom
we work closely with will ensure you are given the best of service
possible. There is no requirement to use a solicitor, who will be far more expensive. GASL can undertake the services for you at a very competitive cost with the guarantee that there will be no hidden charges.
Do I need Probate?
The list below shows which assets you will be likely to need probate for:
• Selling the deceased shares
• Claiming the deceased unclaimed dividend
• Selling the deceased landed property, house
• Claiming the deceased money in the bank and pension
However, the easiest way to find out whether you will need probate is to sign up to our portal or call one of our experienced advisors who will be happy to go through everything on the phone.
• Selling the deceased shares
• Claiming the deceased unclaimed dividend
• Selling the deceased landed property, house
• Claiming the deceased money in the bank and pension
However, the easiest way to find out whether you will need probate is to sign up to our portal or call one of our experienced advisors who will be happy to go through everything on the phone.
What Other Services Do you Offer
We are a multifunctional, We provide solutions for families and
businesses with special focus in
*Probate services,
*Real Estate and
*Document Management solutions.
We are passionate about what we do which is why at the heart of our business is to make bereaved families happy again and ensure document security for our corporate client.
*Probate services,
*Real Estate and
*Document Management solutions.
We are passionate about what we do which is why at the heart of our business is to make bereaved families happy again and ensure document security for our corporate client.
Who can apply for probate?
If the deceased person left a will then the executors appointed in the will are able to apply for the grant of probate. If there is no will then there is an order of who can apply:
• Surviving spouse
• Children (including any adopted children but not step-children)
• Grandchildren over 18 if children have died
• Parents
• Siblings
• Surviving spouse
• Children (including any adopted children but not step-children)
• Grandchildren over 18 if children have died
• Parents
• Siblings
Do I need probate if my spouse dies?
You may need to get probate for any assets e.g., a house, shares,
investments or bank account that are not held in the joint names of you and your spouse. However, any assets that are held in joint names will usually be transferred automatically to you.
How much will probate cost and who pays for it?
Probate is well known to be costly and time consuming. The cost of
probate is usually based on how complex the estate is and how much work is involved. GASL have a transparent pricing policy with no hidden charges. Sometimes, the cost involved in paying for probate can be paid from the deceased person’s estate.
What happens if I can’t pay for court fees & Taxes from valuation of deceased assets
This has been an issue for many families, especially where the deceased person has a large asset which may result in high fees/tax after valuation of such asset.
Nothing to worry about!
Our care-pro will take up all such fees at a very minimal interest rate. Sign up or call any member of our team who will guide you through the process.
Contact & Location
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Our location
8A, Elsie Femi Pearse, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Call us on
+234 703 775 9208
Email us on
info@gaslsolutions.com
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