The Society is working with UK law firm Irwin Mitchell to offer help and guidance in legal affairs around probate and estate administration.
Irwin Mitchell’s legally-qualified specialists are available 24 hours a day for a free initial telephone consultation to provide guidance and support.
The customer can then choose to take as much or as little assistance as they require with a clear scale of competitive fixed fees.
Jaedon Green, Leeds Building Society’s Director of Product and Distribution, said:
“Dealing with a loved one’s estate after their death can be challenging, particularly at a time of significant distress. As an extension to our current service, we are pleased to be entering into a partnership with Irwin Mitchell to offer members additional support during this difficult time."
Gillian Coverley, Irwin Mitchell partner and probate specialist, added:
“Obtaining a Grant of probate, or Confirmation in Scotland, is a legal requirement before a deceased person’s estate can be settled and divided among beneficiaries. Administering an estate can often take months – and sometimes years if the estate is complex.
“The work will be done during a period of emotional turmoil and executors can also be financially liable for any mistakes they make. Many people simply do not know what they have to do and that is why the services of experienced estates and probate solicitors can prove so valuable.”
