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Wills & Probate

Experts in Will Writing & Obtaining a Grant of Probate.

Why Make a Will?

At Simon Noble Solicitors our Principle Solicitor is an expert in Will writing. No matter what you may think about your personal wealth, it is of the utmost importance that you make a will because if you were to pass away without one certain rules set out by the government would dictate how your money, property or possessions would we allocated which could have been against your wishes.

You should keep in mind that unmarried partners or those that have not registered a civil partnership won’t be able to inherit from each other unless you have a will in place. The obvious problem in this is that the passing of one partner could create serious financial problems for the partner left behind.

If you have children you must a make a will so they will be taken care of in case of a tragic loss of life or passing away. Our Will writer Mr. Simon Noble can also advise you on tax which could reduce the amount of inheritance tax payable.

Whatever your circumstances are, it’s really important that you have a Will drafted which will ensure that your money and possessions are left to those you wanted to leave it to. It is also really important to make a Will if your circumstances have changed; such as separating from you partner or remarrying. You should keep in mind that if you had a Will in place and you re-married your old Will would be invalid and your estate would automatically go to your new partner. If you had any children they would not be entitled to anything from your estate.

When drafting your Will you should appoint an Executor or Executors who will be responsible for carrying out your wishes. They will be responsible for dealing with all the paper work, arranging and paying for your funeral, taxes and other administration costs out of the money left from your estate and of course pay out or transfer the property, gifts or money to the beneficiaries of your choice. You can choose to appoint any relatives or friends or Solicitors or Accountants. It is advisable to appoint more than one executor.

Once your will has been made you must keep it in a safe place.

You may keep your will at;

Once a will has been made, it should be kept in a safe place and other documents should not be attached to it. There are a number of places where you can keep a will:-

  • at home
  • with a solicitor or accountant
  • at a bank
  • at the Principal Registry of the Family Division of the High Court, a District Registry or Probate Sub-Registry for safe keeping. If you wish to deposit a will in this way you should visit the District Registry or Probate Sub-Registry.

Whether you use our services or not we strongly recommend that you use a Solicitor to draft a professional Will so you will have the peace of mind that the family members and loved ones you leave behind are taken care of. At Simon Noble Solicitors we have the expertise and professionalism to take care of all your wishes. You will receive sound advice and you can be rest assured that all of your need will be adhered to, to the letter.

Why Choose Us?

  • Over 17 years of Will writing experience
  • One to One personal service and consulting with you on what your requirements are.
  • Receive tax advice to make sure reduced inheritance tax is paid.
  • Will is written by the Principle Solicitor

How Much Will It Cost?

Depending on the complexity of the Will our fees will vary. We are very competitive on our fees and we advise that you should contact us for a free no obligation consultation. Once we understand your needs we can give you a fixed fee of our services.

What to do next?

Please call us on 0208 804 3594 for London or 01995 606 838 for Preston or simply fill in our Free Enquiry No Obligation Form and we will call you back quickly.

We will treat your enquiry as important and confidential and we will not pass your personal details to any third parties for marketing purposes. Simon Noble Solicitors are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

What is Probate?

When a person dies somebody has to deal with their estate (money property and possessions left) by collecting in all the money, paying any debts and distributing what is left to those people entitled to it. Probate is the court’s authority; given to a person or persons to administer a deceased person’s estate and the document issued by the Probate Service is called a Grant of Representation. This document is usually required by the asset holders as proof to show the correct person or persons have the Probate Service’s authority to administer a deceased person’s estate.

After a person has died everything that was owned is known as their estate. It can be made up of Money (Cash or money in the bank), life insurance policy, shares, property (like their home) and personal possessions such as a car or jewellery. If the deceased had debts, these must be paid out of the estate.

If a Will was made, the estate will be passed to relatives or friends according to the instructions of the will, or if no Will was made, according to the rules of intestacy.

The deceased would have appointed an executor to deal with his estate and they in turn would have to apply for a special legal authority before they can deal with the estate. This is called Probate.

At Simon Noble Solicitors we understand the complexities of Dealing with such matters. It can be a massive stress upon an executor to deal with the whole ordeal of distributing the estate. We can take care of the whole process for you and you can be rest assured that the deceased’s instructions would carried out and the family members and loved ones would be taken care of as they wished. Our Principle Solicitor has the expertise to take care of all matters including estate administration or deed variation if required.

Why Choose Us?

  • Over 17 years of Probate experience
  • One to One personal service and consulting with you on what your requirements are.
  • Receive tax advice to make sure reduced inheritance tax is paid.
  • Probate is taken care of by the Principle Solicitor

How Much Will It Cost?

Depending on the complexity of the Probate our fees will vary. We are very competitive on our fees and we advise that you should contact us for a free no obligation consultation. Once we understand your needs we can give you a fixed fee of our services.

What to do next?

Please call us on 0208 804 3594  or simply fill in our Free Enquiry No Obligation Form and we will call you back quickly.

We will treat your enquiry as important and confidential and we will not pass your personal details to any third parties for marketing purposes. Simon Noble Solicitors are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation

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Jean Claude-Tufour

LEGAL ADMIN

I am a passionate and a hardworking young professional who has developed considerable interest in the law industry . Having gained unequivocal interest in the field of law I have employed myself to a dedicated study of the rudiments of the law industry . Aside my interest I appreciate integrity and perseverance as a work ethic compelling me to build a formidable attitude in the scope of loyalty.
EDUCATION
September 2008- 2009
Broadcast Link Institute, Kumasi Diploma in Journalism

September 2016- June 2020
University of Ghana, Legon-Accra BA. Education and Social Work

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
January 2018-December 2018
President of the Ghana Tertiary Volunteers Association.

COMPETENCIES
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Lee Cassie

PARALEGAL

I am a hard working and motivated individual. In addition, I am also highly driven to widen my horizon in different prospects of life and always looking for new challenges; taking on hard tasks makes me want to push myself to the best of my ability because I know that I am more than capable in doing so.I am a hard working and motivated individual. In addition, I am also highly driven to widen my horizon in different prospects of life and always looking for new challenges; taking on hard tasks makes me want to push myself to the best of my ability because I know that I am more than capable in doing so.

M Reza Bahrami

Reza completed his law degree at Southampton Solent University and Legal Practice and Master degree Course at the BPP Bristol. He joined the Simon Noble Solicitors in September 2021 as a Caseworker and Trainee. He completed his training in the Conveyancing, Family, Landlord and Tenant, Criminal, Commercial and Civil Litigation Department.

Yousif Naji

Solicitor

Yousif has recently finished his PSC Course at BPP University, Yousif's main speciality is Property law, General Litigation, Employment law and Family law. Yousif has acted for many high net worth clients in the past and has wealth of experience in dealing with complex property matters.

Yousif's hobbies includes, running, playing football, and swimming. Yousif also enjoys cooking many Indian and Middle Eastern dishes.

Elizabeth Ajayi

SENIOR CASEWORKER

Tomas Hassan

SENIOR CASEWORKER

Pawez Sairally

TRAINEE SOLICITOR

Etim Ikpedighe

SOLICITOR

Jasmine Sefa-BoaKye

SOLICITOR

Jasmine is a solicitor skilled in diverse areas of the law although she specialises in Commercial and Residential Property, Employment, Corporate and Commercial Law. Her approach is to always focus on the client’s instructions and devise bespoke legal ways in achieving them.
She particularly enjoys dealing with all aspects of Property law related matters including residential and commercial Conveyancing, Commercial leases, Lease extensions, Enfranchisement, Equity transfer and more.
She acts for both Employers and Employees in employment dispute from negotiations to Tribunal where necessary. She is experienced in drawing up settlement agreements for employers or independently advising employees on settlement package received from their employers.
She is conversant with supporting businesses at all levels with their various transactions including producing and collating relevant documentations required to facilitate and leverage their business transactions.
Jasmine enjoys interior design and going out with friends.

Sena Frimpong

BARRISTER

Sena Frimpong holds a Degree in Law, LLB (hons) and is a member of Lincoln's Inn.

Sena Fis a Barrister at Simon Noble Solicitors. He was called to the Bar in 2009 and now practices in all of the major areas of civil litigation, housing and property law, judicial process.

Sena also provides pro-bono work for low income clients who are in housing need.

Cosmas Offor

SOLICITOR

Cosmas joined Simon Noble Solicitors as a Paralegal in May 2020 and subsequently started his Training Contract in November 2020. His day-to-day work includes researching different areas of law, preparing documents; responding to clients queries, and meeting with clients in the office.

Before joining the firm, Cosmas had worked for Citizens Advice Bureau offering advice, on a pro-bono basis, with particular emphasis on victims of domestic abuse. He also advised people on benefits, and how to make benefit applications and appeals.

Together with his legal qualifications, Cosmas holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and Management.

Outside of work, Cosmas enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, creating good memories. Cosmas is a keen traveller, who loves to travel and experience the world and all its different cultures. He likes to play seven aside football to keep fit.

Erdem Duven

OFFICE MANAGER

Following his graduation from the University of Leicester in July 2018, Erdem began work experience at Simon Noble Solicitors in November 2019. Erdem commenced to a Paralegal role in the company in March 2020 and since May 2021, Erdem has successfully become the Office Manager of our North London Branch in Enfield.

Working closely with Denis Tufour and all the Solicitors in the firm, Erdem’s main areas of expertise are Conveyancing, Civil Litigation, Commercial and Wills and Probate cases. He enjoys the fast-paced nature of these areas of law, in addition to the day-to-day client contact the role brings.

As the Office Manager at Simon Noble Solicitors, Erdem ultimately understands that client communication and satisfaction is crucial. Taking this into consideration, Erdem is always approachable and professional, as he prides himself on being down to earth.

Erdem is the first SQE candidate at Simon Noble Solicitors and is aspiring to become a Solicitor at Simon Noble Solicitors. Away from work, Erdem has a passion for football, gym and swimming.

Mohammed Mazumder

SOLICITOR

Mr Mazumder has a substantial following of clients covering diverse sectors such as Commercial and Residential conveyancing, Litigation, Immigration & Asylum, including the Judicial Review, Family law, and Health and Safety law.

Mr Mazumder qualified as an Advocate in Bangladesh in 1993 and qualified as a Solicitor in England and Wales 2012. He was admitted as a qualified Solicitor by the Law Society of the Republic of Ireland in 2017. His experience includes working as a solicitor for Diamond Solicitors, E1 Solicitors, AK Solicitors, and as head of the Commercial Property and Immigration Team.

William Brown

SOLICITOR

Prior to Joining Simon Noble Solicitors in October 2020 as a Consultant, he worked with a firm in London for 12 years. He manages a diverse caseload of transactional and strategic advisory work including freehold and leasehold acquisition and disposal, re-mortgages, bridging loans and secured lending, auction sale and purchase, leasehold enfranchisement, and landlord and tenant work.

William prides himself in collaborating with his clients to achieve their goals by providing pragmatic, efficient and cost-effective solutions to legal issues. Most of his work comes from repeat clients and recommendations.

William takes inspiration from the quote limits, like fears are often just an illusion. He lives in Kent but is able to act for clients anywhere in the UK and abroad.

Shane Ravson

SOLICITOR

Shane is a solicitor specialising in commercial and corporate work, litigation, property conveyancing, family law, landlord and tenant matters, employment law and provides advocacy representing the clients in the court hearings. He advises on a broad range of matters to domestic and international individuals, worldwide businesses, and private equity investors.

Shane holds numerous qualifications, including a Master of Laws (LLM) in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Law, Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Law, Master of Science (MSc) in International Finance from the University of Westminster, and two accountancy qualifications.

As part of giving back to the community and charity work, Shane provides pro-bono (free of charge) legal services to low-income families and individuals, and struggling small businesses. In addition, he sponsors annual community fundraising and social charity events and makes regular donations to good causes.

Shane has excellent IT and software skills. He likes playing chess, gym workouts, professional photography, and travelling.

Lucy Osafo

SOLICITOR

Following completion of a Law degree and LLP course at Cardiff University, Lucy practiced a variety of law within the social welfare and debt fields, following which she developed a specialism in Family Law. Now based in London, Lucy assists clients with all family matters at Simon Noble Solicitors.

Cecilia Monaheng-Tufour

SOLICITOR/PARTNER

Cecilia is a Solicitor and Partner of Simon Noble Solicitors , Cecilia holds a Master Degree in Legal Practice and practices in areas such as private client, Landlord and Tenant, Property Law, Corporate and Commercial law.

Cecilia also oversees our HR department; she provides strategic and operational HR advice and manages the recruitment and selection process within Simon Noble Solicitors. Cecilia has over 10 years experience in management.