S J P Solicitors

We provide a full range of legal services to West Norfolk and the surrounding area. Our rates are extremely competitive. Please contact us to obtain a quote or to arrange a free half hour with our matrimonial department. We appreciate needing the services of a solicitor can be unsettling; because of this we seek to be caring of your needs and pragmatic to get the result you want to achieve.

We will need to obtain your Title Deeds, and if at a Bank or Building Society you will need to advise us of their name, address and account number. Also at this stage we will disclose your title to them. If your property is Leasehold you will need to advise us of the name/address of your Landlord, the amount and frequency of the rent and any maintenance fees charged.

We charge hourly at a rate of 210 +VAT. We find this the fairest way for clients as you are only charged for work we do rather than upon a fixed fee which may not be proportionate. One letter received and read under this time recording system for example is counted as one 6 minute (21+VAT) unit.

Time spent preparing a probate application itself is also time recorded based upon how long and complex the individual estate is and so how long the form takes.Our procedure is based upon the "asset" and "liability" holders' information we are provided by executors (banks etc). We write to all these relevant parties who give us the information we require to complete the probate application and tax forms.

When we consider planning a Will, we do consider your other possible needs as well. For instance we will discuss with you your needs in your old age, Powers of Attorney and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Fees will be due at the outset of the instructions but we do not ask for payment until the file is placed away.

A large proportion of couples no longer marry but the issues to be dealt with upon separation can be the same as if you were married. These are all issues we can discuss with you and advise you upon with a view to resolving any problems as amicably as possible. For those thinking of marrying or cohabiting you may wish to consider what can be done to protect yourself in the event of a subsequent separation.