probate
Whether you are named as executor to a will or have to apply for letters of administration if there was no will, we’ll support you every step of the way
helping you to Navigate the Complexities of Probate so that you can mourn the loss of your loved one
Probate is a process that must be completed correctly for a will to be executed on behalf of the deceased person. It can take up to three months to complete from initial application to administration of the estate when probate is required. If there is a will in place the executors apply for probate. If there is no will, the family must apply for Letters of Administration, which is a lengthy and costly process.
Until the Grant of Probate is made, the will cannot be administered by the executors, and assets cannot be dispersed.
At a time when you are mourning the loss of a loved one this can be a stressful, difficult process. We understand that, so we’ll support you through the process, looking after the paperwork and explaining everything to you as things progress so that you can get on with mourning the loss of your loved one.
Managing Probate
Only certain people can apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who has died. It depends on whether that person has left a will or not. If there is a will then that person or people will be named as executors in the will. If there is no will then only a spouse, child or civil partner can apply to the Probate Office to act an “Administrator” to the estate left behind. You will receive letters of administration to prove that you are legally entitled to deal with the estate.
In the case of a will where an individual is named in the will or named as an executor you can apply to the Probate Office for Probate.
Ensuring that an estate is correctly dealt with in accordance with the instructions in a will can be challenging, complex, and time consuming. It can also mean dealing with the final affairs of a loved one, so emotional and upsetting. We understand the emotional aspects of the Probate process well and will give you the time and space to process your emotions.
Alongside the beginning of the grieving process, we can apply our experience to help you understand the final wishes of your loved one, deal with any taxation issues, apply for probate, and ensure that the instructions of the will are carried out efficiently, transparently and in line with the law.