At Bartlett’s, our local probate solicitors have been serving our communities for decades. With offices throughout Northwest England and North Wales, we are proud to work with local families, helping them navigate the probate process at what can be an incredibly difficult time following the death of a loved one.
To speak to our experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
What Do Our Local Probate Solicitors Do?
Our local probate solicitors offer expert legal advice to individuals and families handling the estate of a loved one who has passed away. Probate involves a number of tasks, including valuing the estate, clearing any liabilities, and distributing the deceased person’s assets between the beneficiaries. Our local probate solicitors can support you from start to finish, easing the burden of the practical implications of the loss of a loved one.
Examples of some of the tasks our local probate solicitors routinely undertake on behalf of our valued clients include the following:
• Applying For Probate
Before you can begin handling your loved one’s estate, you must obtain the relevant legal authority.
If you are named in your loved one’s will as an executor, this involves applying for a Grant of Probate. If your loved ones did not leave a will and you wish to administer their estate as an administrator, you will need to apply for
Letters of Administration. Both processes require the careful preparation and submission of the necessary documentation to the Probate Registry to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and avoid unnecessary delays.
• Valuing The Estate
Valuing your loved one’s estate is a crucial aspect of the probate process, and it is important that you get it right. Valuing the estate may involve assessing any property, investments, business interests, and other significant assets owned by your loved one, as well as identifying any outstanding debts or liabilities. Accurate valuations are essential for calculating inheritance tax obligations, ensuring that the estate is administered correctly, and safeguarding the beneficiaries’ inheritance. Our local probate solicitors work closely with key parties, such as financial institutions, surveyors, accountants, and HM Revenue & Customs, on behalf of our clients, to provide a comprehensive and legally compliant valuation of the estate’s overall value.
• Administering The Estate
Executors and administrators are subject to a number of strict legal duties designed to ensure that they fulfil their role properly and protect the estate’s value. Should an executor or administrator make a mistake that causes loss to the estate, they may have to make good that loss personally.
Given their potential personal liability, many executors and administrators seek legal advice from local probate solicitors like ours when administering their loved one’s estate. We will guide you through the process, ensuring that you have accurately identified all beneficiaries, realised the estate’s true value, and distributed it as required by either the terms of the Will or the Intestacy Rules.
Why Choose Local Probate Solicitors?
Choosing local probate solicitors offers numerous distinct advantages for individuals and families navigating the complex and often emotional process of administering a loved one’s estate.
We are the go-to firm for our local communities, who value our accessibility and availability for face-to-face meetings. Clients often favour visiting us in person over remote meetings, and never more so than when dealing with sensitive matters such as administering the estate of a loved one who has died. Knowing that your probate solicitor is local and on hand to offer the support and reassurance you need can be invaluable.
We are a community focussed practice, and we prioritise building strong relationships with our clients, many of whom turn to us time and again for help with their legal issues. We take the time to get to know our clients and understand their needs, so we can ensure the wishes of their loved ones are respected. We believe that the level of personal attention our local probate solicitors offer can make a significant difference to our clients during a period in their lives that is often overwhelming and emotional.
Aside from the personal benefits inherent in choosing local probate solicitors, it can make sense from a costs perspective, too. Our team of specialist probate solicitors is familiar with our local Probate Registries and on hand to attend meetings in person if necessary. This avoids incurring travel costs and reduces the likelihood of delays that can occur when a solicitor is located further afield.
Furthermore, our local probate solicitors have developed strong connections with other professionals in the area through their years of working together. We have a network of specialist advisors, including accountants, surveyors, and estate agents, whose expertise we can call on in connection with our clients’ cases should we need to.
To speak to our experts please call us free of charge on 0800 988 3674 or Make A Free Online Enquiry.
