Dealing with the administration of an estate alone can be a detailed, lengthy and frustrating process which can become very time-consuming and stressful. It is important at times like these to be able to rely on a steadfast professional service which can guide you through the stages of an administration and, in particular, make dealings with the Inland Revenue and the application for the Grants of Representation more straightforward and bearable.

It is particularly important to note that there are often hidden issues within the administration of an estate which can only be identified and remedied by professional advisers. It is also worth pointing out that various tax-saving measures can be put in place in order to reduce the overall burden on the ultimate beneficiaries of an estate. However these types of consideration need to be thought about from the very beginning and need to form part of the action plan for dealing with the administration.

We have extensive experience of dealing with both modest and extremely large estates. We are also comfortable tackling estates where property is owned overseas or where the deceased is a non-UK domicile.

We have regular contact with many international executors or their agents, particularly in South Africa, for whom we either organise the issue of a new grant of representation or arrange for the re-sealing of foreign grants as well as accessing of assets in this country to be distributed overseas in accordance with foreign estates. Probate for foreign nationals with UK assets.

Furthermore, we deal with contentious probate including challenges to testamentary capacity or inadequate financial provision being made by individuals for family members. We also advise on cross-jurisdictional estate disputes which are often dealt with jointly by the Private Client and Litigation departments.