Probate and Estate Administration

When a person dies there are a number of issues to deal with.  We can help to lighten the load.

Administering an estate can be an onerous task and, although it is possible for individuals to do it themselves, there are a number of practical and technical matters to be covered.

We can assist with advising on:

• the validity and operation of any Will;
• the intestacy rules, if there is no valid Will;
• enquiries as to the assets and liabilities of the estate;
• preparation of all necessary documentation to obtaining Probate;
• Inheritance Tax payable;
• dealing with the income and capital gains tax affairs, both up to the date of death and during the administration of the estate;
• possibilities of a deed of variation to change the distribution of the estate or to save tax;
• the distribution of the estate; and
• preparation of estate accounts