Probate & Estate Administration

Whether your loved one had a will or not, our probate lawyers have the expertise to deal with the most complex of cases, sensitively and in a way that enables you to understand the process during a very difficult period in your life.

Dealing with the loss of a relative or a close friend who appoints you as their executor can be an extremely difficult and stressful time. We work hard to get you through this challenging time by providing practical advice and support, tailored to meet your needs and the needs of the estate.

We can guide you through the entire probate process including:

Immediate advice and assistance about what to do when someone dies and registering the death
Funeral arrangements and settling the funeral bill
Advice about the validity or potential problems with the will and codicils
How best to provide for those you love when you have children from a previous relationship.
Advising executors and personal representatives about their legal duties and responsibilities in winding up and estate
Applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration
What happens if you die intestate – without making a will
Collecting in the estate including selling property and shares and closing accounts and investments
Dealing with assets abroad and paying the estate’s debts and liabilities
Preparing a financial account of the administration of the estate showing what money and assets were in the estate, what liabilities have been paid and what share of the estate each beneficiary receives
Advising beneficiaries who want to make a deed of variation
Contentious probate, disputes about wills or other claims against the estate
Setting up trusts in wills, etc

Our probate lawyers can help reduce the burden on you by handling the entire estate administration process on your behalf and relieving you of the need for endless form filling. Contact us for any questions.