Probate and Administration of an Estate

As experienced solicitors dealing with probate and administration of estates, we are able to guide you through every step of the way. This could be by assisting you in obtaining a Grant of Representation or taking on the whole responsibility of winding up an estate on your behalf. 

Our team are here to help guide you through this difficult time. We can handle the entire process on your behalf, including reviewing the Will, handling Inheritance Tax, and distributing inheritance to the Beneficiaries. We will undertake all of this in a professional and sincere manner, whilst ensuring each stage of the process is completed to the highest standards so you can focus on taking care of yourself and your loved ones at such a difficult time.

How we can help



If you have been appointed as an Executor under a Will, or you are next of kin to someone who has died without them having a Will (known as intestate), our probate solicitors are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need. Our dedicated team of experts deal with all Probate matters, regardless of complexity.

We can assist with the following:

• Provide advice on the formal documents you need for probate, such as the Will (if there is one), the death certificate and inheritance tax forms.

• Obtain a Grant of Representation – either a Grant of Probate (if there is a Will) or Letters of Administration (if there is no Will).

• Handle the legal aspects of transferring and selling the deceased’s property and belongings and paying off any debts and/or taxes due as a result of the death.

• Help you track down and contact Beneficiaries (the people entitled to inherit)

• Handle Inheritance Tax and filing the tax return with HMRC

• Distribute inheritance to the Beneficiaries and varying estates to divert inheritance to other beneficiaries
  

Who will carry out the work?

• Luke Roberts, Wealth Management & Estate Planning Solicitor.
• Tamsin Bailey, Wealth Management & Estate Planning Solicitor.
  
• Verona Cocks is the partner with overall responsibility for the department and will deal with the necessary managerial aspects, but is not a Wealth Management & Estate Planning law specialist and will not be undertaking the work.