Probate & Estate Administration

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Probate is the process of confirming a person’s death and taking care of all the necessary tasks that follow from their passing. A big part of this is estate administration, whereby the executor(s) named in the person’s Will is responsible for distributing the assets of the estate in accordance with their Will.

When a person passes away without a Will, there is a similar process called applying for Letters of Administration. Here the Intestacy Rules dictate who benefits from a deceased estate.

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Often the responsibility to complete these tasks is left with the bereaved. The legal obligation of dealing with the administration of an estate can be complex, time consuming and emotional following the death of a loved one. However, our probate and trust administration team at Talbots are able to take the weight off your shoulders.

Some of the duties that fall on those administering the estate can include:

  • arranging the funeral for the deceased.
  • identifying and contacting everyone connected to the estate to ensure that all assets and debts are accounted for.
  • dealing with the sale of any property or land that forms part of the estate.
  • applying for either a grant of probate or a grant of letters of administration.
  • completing an inheritance tax return form and paying any tax due.
  • ensuring assets are distributed in accordance with either the Will or the Intestacy rules.

Each person’s estate and circumstances are unique, and when dealing with a person’s estate a variety of different obstacles can arise. People’s assets can include such things as collectables, foreign assets or crypto currency and specialists may have to be bought in to assist. There may be difficulties in locating a Will, or there may be conflict in the family that needs to be addressed. Our team can help to guide you through these obstacles. We aim to offer transparent legal advice for you and your loved ones to achieve the best possible outcomes.

 

If you need assistance with estate administration or looking for advice on planning for the future, give us a call on 0800 118 1500 to make an appointment with one of our probate and estate administration team today.

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