Probate Applications
Planning for the future and managing the affairs of a loved one requires clarity, sensitivity, and trusted guidance. Our Wills, Probate & Administration service provides individuals and families with structured, practical support at every stage—from preparing legally robust wills to administering estates with care and precision. We focus on delivering certainty, reducing stress, and ensuring that your wishes, or those of your loved ones, are carried out smoothly and efficiently.
We assist clients in drafting and updating wills that reflect their personal circumstances, family arrangements, and long‑term intentions. Our advice covers the appointment of executors and guardians, the structuring of gifts and legacies, and the coordination of assets such as property, investments, and business interests. We ensure your will is clear, compliant, and aligned with your broader estate planning strategy, reducing the risk of disputes and providing peace of mind. When a loved one passes away, we guide executors and families through the probate and estate administration process with sensitivity and efficiency. This includes obtaining the grant of probate, valuing assets, settling liabilities, preparing tax returns, and distributing the estate in accordance with the will or intestacy rules. Our structured, transparent approach helps families navigate legal and practical responsibilities during what is often a difficult time.
We also advise on more complex estates, including those involving trusts, cross‑border assets, business interests, or disputes between beneficiaries. Where challenges arise—such as contested wills, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act, or disagreements over administration—we provide clear, strategic guidance to resolve matters fairly and protect the integrity of the estate.
Our priority is to offer clarity, reassurance, and practical solutions. Whether you are planning ahead or managing the estate of a loved one, we provide the expertise and support needed to ensure everything is handled with care, accuracy, and respect.
- Will drafting and execution
- Probate applications (grant of probate/letters of administration)
- Estate administration and distribution
- Intestacy matters
- Complex estates (business assets, foreign property, trusts)
- Contentious probate and inheritance disputes
- Executor and trustee support