What is involved in applying for Probate?
Primarily obtaining valuations of estate assets and debts for probate purposes, completing an Oath drawn up by a Solicitor and preparing an Inland Revenue account for Inheritance Tax purposes. There are two main types of Inland Revenue form commonly used depending on the size of the deceased s estate. What is a Grant of Probate? A document which then entitles the Executors of the deceased to wind up the Estate and to transfer or encash the accounts/property of the deceased in favour of those who benefit in the Will. How we can asssit? The administration of the Estate of a person who has died can be a time consuming and complex matter. Our knowledge and experience can take this burden off the deceased’s family and friends at what is inevitably a difficult time. We can also offer much practical advice to the bereaved. Wills When a person dies leaving a valid Will the Executors appointed by the Will have a duty to administer the estate in accordance with the deceased’s wishes. We will hel