Probate and estate administration, handled with care and clarity.

When someone close to you dies, the practical demands of dealing with their estate can feel relentless - and they arrive at the hardest possible time. Our probate and estate administration service is designed to lift that weight. We guide executors and administrators through every stage, from registering the death and locating the will, to valuing the estate, preparing the inheritance tax return, applying for the grant of probate (or letters of administration where there is no will), collecting in assets, settling liabilities, and distributing what remains to the rightful beneficiaries.

You can choose the level of support that suits you. Some clients want us to handle the full administration from start to finish; others prefer to deal with certain matters themselves and instruct us only for the probate application or the tax position. Either way, you will have a senior private client solicitor overseeing the work, with clear updates on timescales and costs so nothing comes as a surprise. Where the estate involves property, business interests, foreign assets, or trusts, we will explain how these are treated and what decisions you need to make.

Why does this matter? Because executors carry personal legal responsibility for getting things right - and mistakes with tax, creditors or beneficiaries can be costly. Having experienced solicitors alongside you means the estate is administered correctly, disputes are less likely to arise, and you are free to grieve without carrying the whole process on your own shoulders. To talk it through without obligation, call us on 0330 808 0849.