Probate & Will Administration

We handle all aspects of Probate and Will administration in a professional, efficient and sensitive manner

What we can DO to assist you?

Our team are experienced in dealing with straightforward and complex estates, including cross-border issues, international assets and minimising or eliminating Inheritance Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax after death.

Our assistance could be limited to obtaining the Grant of Representation (Probate or Letters of Administration), providing you with advice as and when you need it, including the possibility to vary a person’s Will up to two years after the date of death, or alternatively, acting for you in dealing with all aspects of the administration of an estate.

We can also provide advice if you wish to dispute Probate or contest a Will.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an executor DO?

It is the executors duty to carry out the terms of the Will, and put the deceased's wishes in place.

To do this, they must firstly ascertain all the assets and liabilities of an estate to see whether a Grant of Probate is going to be required to administer the estate.

What is a Grant of Probate?

The Grant of Probate is the document issued by the Court giving the Executors authority to deal with the deceased’s assets.

What happens if the deceased hasn’t left a Will?

Then their estate is administered in accordance with the Intestacy Rules. The Grant of Letters of Administration is the document issued by the Court giving the Administrators authority to act in the administration of the estate.

Who can be the Administrator(s)?

The Administrator(s) is/are the person(s) who is/are entitled to benefit from the deceased’s estate in accordance with the Intestacy Rules. For more details see 'Protecting Your Loved Ones After You've Gone' in the Downloads section.

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