Wills & estates
Probate & Estate Administration
Calm, practical help administering an estate after someone has died.
Quick facts
- Who it's for
- Executors & families
- Price
- From £1,950 + VAT
- Duration
- 6 – 12 months
- Type
- Private clients
Overview
Probate & Estate Administration, explained.
Dealing with an estate is demanding at a time when you have the least energy for it. We can take on the whole administration or simply obtain the grant of probate, and we always give a clear estimate based on the size and complexity of the estate.
What's included
- Grant-only or full administration options
- Valuation of assets and liabilities
- Inheritance tax returns and HMRC correspondence
- Property sales coordinated with our conveyancing team
- Final estate accounts and distribution to beneficiaries
At a glance
- For
- Executors & families
- Duration
- 6 – 12 months
- Price
- From £1,950 + VAT
- Type
- Private clients
- Category
- Wills & estates
Good to know
- Court and Land Registry fees are charged at cost.
- Contested estates and inheritance claims are handled by our disputes team.
- Timescales depend heavily on HMRC and the Probate Registry.
How it works
- 1
Free initial meeting to understand the estate
- 2
We collect information and value the assets
- 3
We apply for the grant and settle tax and debts
- 4
We prepare estate accounts and distribute the estate
Questions first? Our solicitors are happy to talk it through.
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