Administering Estates

The loss of a loved one is often traumatic. Our Probate and Estate Administration Team is able to offer you all the support you need at such a difficult time. This includes:

• Advice regarding the contents of the Will
• Advising on Intestacy Rules where no Will has been made
• Looking after the administration of the Estate which includes:
• Helping you understand whether a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration will be required
• Talking through what needs to be done to obtain the Grant of Probate
• Appyling for the Grant of Probate
• Contacting the beneficiaries to inform them of their entitlement
• Dealing with the financial affairs of the deceased to ensure all the information is available to apply for the Grant of Probate
• Calculating and paying any Inheritance Tax that may be due
• Closing or transferring accounts paying liabilities
• Assisting you with any decisions regarding the sale of any property
• Claiming back or paying any outstanding Income Tax
• Distributing the Estate in accordance with the Will
• Advice on ways to reduce Inheritance Tax
• Setting up any Trusts that are created by the Will

Our dedicated team of professional, friendly and approachable Probate solicitors can provide you with all the information that you need and can undertake as much or as little of the burden as you like. We will gladly meet you at a time and location that is convenient to you.