Estate administration
crucial step in
administering the
estate"
Lucy Thomas, Associate
There are invariably legal formalities to be dealt with and our approach is to work with you to provide as much support as you need. We can advise on and deal with all aspects of estate administration regardless of the size of the estate involved, ranging from small estates to complex multi-million pound estates containing businesses, farms and / or overseas assets.
If you've been appointed as an executor in a Will (or are the next of kin of someone who has passed away), you may well find that you have to obtain what is known as a 'Grant'.
This involves making an application to the Probate Registry to prove that you are legally entitled to deal with the assets (property, bank accounts etc) of the deceased.
Applying for a Grant and dealing with the subsequent legal formalities can be time consuming and stressful.
Legal advice should be sought so that you have the reassurance of knowing that everything has been dealt with accurately. There are tax returns to be filed with HM Revenue & Customs and penalties are imposed if they're not completed correctly.
Why use Access Legal from Shoosmiths?
The death of a loved one or friend is one of the most traumatic events anyone can experience.
Our expert team will guide you through the probate procedures with sympathy and professionalism. Whether you need general advice, practical help with completing forms, or whether you'd like to pass the whole responsibility for administering an estate to us, we can help.
The variety of skills and expertise within our team means that we ensure the estate is administered quickly and cost effectively.
Important things to consider
Some Wills contain ongoing trust funds that need to be administered. We can help you with your trustee duties.
If the death of a loved one was caused by an accident, we can help the personal representative claim compensation. For more information please see our fatal accidents information.
What do I do next?
For advice or help with any part of the probate process, please call our free helpline on 03700 86 86 86 or contact us online.
- What is intestacy?
- Do my debts die with me?
- My estate is liable for Inheritance Tax. When is payment due?
- How do solicitors charge for dealing with the administration of an estate?
- I am acting as personal representative for someone who died recently, and I find the Inheritance Tax issues complicated. What should I do?
- When is Inheritance Tax payable?
- What happens to someone's tax affairs when they die?
- Do you need a solicitor to apply for the Grant?
- When do I need a Grant of Representation?
- What is a Grant of Representation?
