When you lose someone close to you one of life’s most challenging events unfolds. We understand that you need professional and expert support and expertise to guide you through this difficult time with legal support delivered to comfort and provide peace of mind.
Whether your loved one left a will or not, we can help to administer their affairs working closely with personal representatives and their other trusted advisers.
Probate is the legal process of managing a person's estate after they've passed away which includes identifying their assets, settling any outstanding debts or taxes, and distributing what remains to the rightful beneficiaries.
The probate process makes sure the deceased's affairs are handled correctly and in accordance with their wishes or, if there is no will, in line with intestacy laws.
If a valid will exists, it will usually name executors responsible for administering the estate. If no will is in place, an administrator will need to be appointed instead.
*Broadly, we assist Personal Representatives with:
*Identifying the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
*Accurately identifying the type of probate application you'll require
*Obtaining the relevant information required to make the probate application
*Completing the probate application and any relevant HMRC forms
*Submitting the application to the probate court on your behalf
*Obtaining the probate
*Collecting and distributing all assets in the person's estate
*Preparing Estate Accounts
*Distribution of assets to the right beneficiaries
We’ll handle all the paperwork, giving you the time and space you need to deal with practical issues at this emotional and challenging time with guidance and support on hand throughout.
Our Wills & Probate Solicitors are vastly experienced and our expertise is delivered to provide you with strength and confidence when you need it most.
Our approach to your affairs will be personalised and compassionate and we place delivering peace of mind at the heart of everything we do.
Losing someone close to you is a distressing time and the thought of administering their estate with the many decisions and complexities of the law to contend with can feel overwhelming.
Our team of friendly, dedicated, professionals are experts who are able to assist you with all aspects of estate administration with compassion whether you are an executor appointed by a Will or an administrator where there is no Will (an Intestacy).
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