Probate & Estate Administration
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Probate & Estate Administration

The death of a family member or a close friend is often a difficult time and the thought of dealing with their financial affairs, even if they have left a Will, can be a daunting prospect.

Our team of specialist probate lawyers have a wealth of experience to guide you though the administering an estate, efficiently and sympathetically.

Grant of Probate is the legal process by which someone’s Will is confirmed to be valid and Executors are appointed to deal with the administration of the deceased’s estate.

If a person dies without a Will they are said to be intestate and their assets will be dealt with under the Rules of Intestacy. There are strict rules on who inherits what and also who is allowed to deal with the administration of the estate. In the case of intestacy, the Court will issue a Grant of Letters of Administration rather than a Grant of Probate.

• Interpreting the intestacy rules
• Reviewing and explaining the terms of a Will
• Ascertaining the deceased’s assets that will be dealt with under the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
• Completing the necessary Return for Inheritance Tax purposes
• Making application to Court for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
• Clearing and selling the deceased’s house including any contents
• Administering the estate including gathering in the assets, paying any legacies and winding up the administration of the estate
• Preparing Tax Returns
• Preparing Estate Accounts

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For more information on probate and estate administration, please contact one of our probate lawyers.