Probate

After someone’s death, their executor will usually need to apply to the Probate Registry for a Grant of Probate. In some instances, you may want to prevent a Grant from being issued.   A Grant of Probate is the document that gives an executor the legal authority to deal with the winding up of an […]

It is sometimes the case that the person named in a Will as the deceased’s executor is unable or unwilling to take on the role.   The task of executor can be complex and time-consuming. It involves identifying and valuing all of the deceased’s estate, calculating and paying Inheritance Tax, obtaining a Grant of Probate, […]

When someone dies, you may need to contact the Probate Registry. We take a look at the office and the role it plays in estate administration.   The Probate Registry is part of HM Courts and Tribunal Service. It issues legal authority to those dealing with the winding-up of an estate after a death.   […]

Inheritance Tax can be a substantial bill, often amounting to tens of thousands of pounds or more, payable by someone’s estate after their death.   It is a complex area, but it is often possible to legitimately reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that will be due.   How much Inheritance Tax is payable after […]

After someone dies, their executor or administrator will be responsible for finalising their financial affairs.   This involves collecting in all of their assets and belongings and either selling them or transferring them in accordance with their Will or, if they have not left a Will, the Rules of Intestacy.   Identify assets   Making […]

After someone dies, their personal representative will generally need to apply for a Grant of Probate or, if they did not leave a Will, a Grant of Letters of Representation. This is the legal authority that will enable them to wind up the deceased’s estate.   There is not any legal timeframe for applying for […]