Page 66 • The HERALD • 4th January 2024 v INDEPENDENT, LOCAL AND PROUD v ASK A PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCING PROBATE HELPERS by Heritage Will Writing We understand that dealing with the death of a loved one can be an emotional and stressful experience. Heritage Will Writing is delighted to announce the launch of Probate Helpers, a professional Probate service that will support you at your time of need and can reduce the burden at this di cult time. Applying for the Grant of Probate and the Administration of the Estate can be a complex and time-consuming legal process that involves dealing with all of the assets and liabilities associated with the deceased’s Estate. e Estate could include property, stocks, shares, bank accounts and other personal belongings that need to be distributed in line with the Will (or Rules of Intestacy). However, is it important to remember that behind every probate application, there is a bereaved family trying to organise their a airs at this sensitive time. erefore, it is important that we make the process of applying for probate as e cient as possible for everyone who requires our service. ere is o en a signi cant amount of paperwork that needs to be completed, not to mention liaising with various third parties and calculating the tax that is payable on the Estate. Some executors choose to undertake the Estate Administration themselves, but others prefer to appoint a specialist rm to do the hard work for them. At Probate Helpers, we have a range of services designed to suit your needs, where you can be as involved as much or as little as you wish. Contact Probate Helpers today on 023 8087 9243 or email: probatehelpers@heritagewillwriting.co.uk Employees at Barratt Homes’ Southampton Division have been showing their support for disadvantaged children across the world by lling a stack of shoeboxes with goodies for Samaritans Purse’s Operation Christmas Child campaign. Workers at the leading housebuilder’s headquarters in Hedge End have collectively put together an incredible 30 boxes packed full of toys, games, and other gi s for the well-known Christmas initiative, and these were sent on to young people this festive season. Operation Christmas Child distributes shoeboxes lled with presents to children throughout the world who may not otherwise receive them at Christmas. It has been an initiative supported by Barratt Homes for a number of years. Tammy Bishop, Barratt Homes Sales Director, said: “Barratt is committed to helping worthwhile causes and Operation Christmas Child is a wonderful campaign, which is helping to spread Christmas joy for children throughout the world. I’m proud that so many of our colleagues have shown their support. Thanks to everyone involved.” Organised by international relief charity, Samaritans Purse, Operation Christmas Child sees thousands of people packing shoeboxes for children every Christmas. For more information, visit samaritans-purse.org.uk. Barratt Homes is committed to supporting organisations who need it in the communities in which it is building. e developer is building new homes across the region. For more information on its new developments in Hampshire, visit: www.barratthomes.co.uk for Harbour Place and Pebble Walk. Hampshire Housebuilder Donates 30 Boxes Full of Christmas Joy to Children Across the World Romsey Volunteer Fair Are you looking to make a di erence in 2024? Go along to Romsey’s Volunteer Fair in the Town Hall on Sunday 21st January from 10.30am to 3pm. Discover local volunteering opportunities from museums, entertainment events groups to practical conservation, health walks and charities. Volunteering can help you to gain new skills, meet new people, test the water for a career change, give something back and support a cause you really believe in. WATERSIDE REPAIR CAFÉ e next Waterside Repair Café will take place on Saturday 27th January from 10.30am to 1.30pm at Black eld Baptist Church Hall, Black eld SO45 1AX. All types of small household items can be taken in for repair, including textiles. Free parking on site, enjoy a warm welcome, a free hot drink and a slice of cake to enjoy whilst you wait.
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