www.simpsonmillar.co.uk – Hi. I am Sian Thompson from Simpson Millar LLP Solicitors and my area of specialism is dealing with Wills and Probate work. In the Wills and Probate Department obviously we deal with Wills and Probate work. The Wills can be anything from very straightforward Wills or very complex ones for complex situations, single Wills or mirror Wills for married couples and we look at what your individual needs are when dealing with those Wills. We deal with all kinds of probate work eg arrangements after a bereavement. Quite often there isnt the need to apply for formal Probate but if you speak to us first we can identify what is needed and assist along the way, quite often if somebody owns a house in joint names then there is no need for Probate or if there is only some small bank accounts, again you can claim the bank accounts and close them without getting a formal Grant of Probate but we can give you help with each aspect, and if Probate is needed then not only do we help with that but we can assist with all aspects of the practical arrangements such as ensuring that there is buildings insurance, that we can help re-direct post, notify Council Tax and utility companies and even send a passport back to the passport office and usually all that is done under a fixed fee where possible. As well as Wills and Probate work in the department my specialism covers all sorts of other areas particularly with legal concerns for the elderly. For example, setting up …