Get a quote for applying for a grant (a grant of probate for executors appointed in a will or a grant of letters of administration where there is no will or no executors appointed in a Will willing to or able to act) or for acting in the whole process of administering an estate.
Get a quote for advice on financial planning, wills, trusts, powers of attorney and deputyship.
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Probate Solicitors
Our understanding probate and private client specialists will simplify the process for you, helping you navigate the process, whether under a grant of probate or letters of administration.
How can SB Probate Solicitors help?
Our expert probate lawyers provide straightforward advice on:
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Financial Planning
Creating a road map for your finances throughout your life, and after your death.
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Estate and Tax Planning
Managing your wealth for tax efficiency.
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Lasting Powers of Attorney and The Office of the Public Guardian
For naming someone who will make decisions for you, when you can no longer make them yourself.
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The Court of Protection
When you need to make decisions for someone who has already lost the capacity to make decisions for themselves and there is no lasting power of attorney in place.
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Will Writing Service
Where you want a legally binding document to protect your beneficiaries' future. Read more - Will drafting at SB Lawyers
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Grant of Probate
When the deceased left a will.
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Grant of Letters of Administration
When the deceased did not leave a will or there is a will but there are no executors appointed who are willing to act.
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Potential Claims Under Estates
Including administration disputes.
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Deeds of Variation
Where a beneficiary wishes to vary the terms of the will after death (e.g. for tax efficiency).
How do I apply for probate?
At SB Lawyers we’re here to support grieving families and individuals through applying for grant of probate at the probate registry, and dealing with all the legal aspects; as well as tax, property and estate administration affairs.
Get in touch today to see how we can help.
What does a probate solicitor do?
- Legal work
- Accountancy
- Tax handling, completing tax returns, applying for all relevant reliefs and exemptions
- Interpreting wills
- Working out how to divide an estate if there is no will
- Providing advice
Do I need a probate solicitor?
Doing your own probate is a huge undertaking with many hours of technical administrative work. You risk being held legally and financially responsible for any mistakes, which can all too frequently arise if you do not have the expertise of an experienced professional.
Our probate solicitors will be responsible for executing the legal work, ensuring all the known beneficiaries receive their inheritance and advising on ways to reduce any personal risk to you as executor or administrator of the estate.
Probate: how long does it take?
The probate process can take 6 to 12 months, depending on the complexity of the case. The estate administration may take a further 12 months. This means you may be waiting some time for your inheritance. SB Lawyers will keep you up to speed on progress and timescales.
John Allison
Head of Residential Property John is the Managing Director of SB Lawyers and heads up the large Conveyancing Department, which services residential clients throughout England and Wales. Since qualifying in 1996, he has successfully handled thousands of client home moves, remortgages, transfers, and various other property matters, delivering his no-nonsense conveyancing approach.
Contact John today to discuss your transaction. He will provide a straightforward approach to achieving your goal and a competitive quote with no obligation.
