What probate involves
Probate is the legal process of collecting in a person's assets, paying any debts and taxes, and passing what remains to the people entitled to it. The executors named in the will are responsible for making sure it is done correctly.
How we can help
- Valuing property, savings, investments and possessions
- Preparing inheritance tax forms where needed
- Applying for the grant of probate
- Closing accounts and settling debts
- Distributing the estate and preparing final accounts
If you have been named as an executor and would simply like guidance, we can help with that too.