Probate and the Administration of Estates
When someone dies, their Executors or Personal Representatives have a duty to administer the estate and this often requires an application for a Grant of Probate.
If you are an Executor, we can advise you in relation to the correct procedure which needs to be followed when a person dies, including advice in relation to inheritance tax and potential claims against a person’s estate. If you are a beneficiary or other interested person we can advise you un relation to your rights and we can act for you if you wish to make a claim against a person’s estate.
Why use Gabb and Co?
Our well established Private Client team has extensive experience in dealing with the administration of estates. We can assist with all aspects of estate administration and distribution whether or not the deceased person left a Will.
We offer a number of services, providing flexibility to our clients so that they can decide on the service that suits them best. We pride ourselves on supporting clients efficiently and sensitively at what is often a very difficult time.
We have the expertise to deal with complex estates, including high-value estates and estates which include agricultural and business interests.
What we do
- Making applications for a Grant of Probate on behalf of Executors
- Advising in relation to intestate estates (where there is no will) and applying for Letters of Administration.
- Advising on inheritance tax and the exemptions and reliefs available and preparing accounts to HMRC where necessary
- Acting on behalf of clients in relation to the administration of an estate; collecting in assets, paying liabilities and distributing the estate to the beneficiaries
- Advising in relation to potential claims against an estate.
- Preparation of Deeds of Variation.
- Liasing with accountants, financial advisors and other professional where necessary.