Who we help
For executors and administrators dealing with an estate in England and Wales, including estates involving business interests.
What the service can include
- Review of the will and who is entitled to apply
- Identification of estate information needed for the application
- Agreed grant-only or wider estate administration work
- Collection, liabilities, estate accounts and distribution where included in scope
The scope is agreed for your matter. It depends on the documents, the issues and what you ask us to do.
How the work usually progresses
Establish the estate
We review the will, family circumstances, assets and liabilities.
Prepare the application
We agree the application and any related reporting work that is needed.
Administer within the agreed scope
Where instructed, we assist with collecting assets, settling liabilities and preparing distribution.
What to prepare
- Death certificate and original will if available
- Executor or family contact details
- Asset, debt and business interest information
- Details of any dispute or overseas property
Fees and the first consultation
Our probate fees, with the estimated third-party expenses, are published on the probate fees page.
Questions about probate
Do all estates need a grant of probate?
Not all estates require a grant. That depends on the assets and the requirements of the organisations holding them. We can help assess the position.
What if someone contests the will?
Our published uncontested probate scope does not cover a dispute. Tell us at the outset so that the appropriate advice and costs can be considered.