Probate

Probate is the process of administrating a dead person’s estate. It is one of the many things that you will have to deal with after the passing of a loved one. The Probate process involves organising their money, assets and possessions and distributing them as inheritance after paying taxes and debts. We are here to help and guild you through the process. If the deceased has left a will, they may have named an administer.

This person must apply for the Grant of Probate, a document that gives them the authority to deal with the deceased’s property. Probate ends once all the taxes and debts have been paid and all the inheritance passed on.

The time it takes to complete probate can vary depending on the Will or circumstances.

What we do for grant of probate

Gather the full details of the estate’s assets and debts

Apply for Grant of Probate

Complete an inheritance tax return and pay any tax due

Give you a copy of the Grant of Probate

Repay any outstanding debts the deceased has

Distribute the rest of the estate according to the Will

The time it takes to complete probate can vary depending on the Will or circumstances.

The cost is fixed at £250 + vat per hour, or we can give a fixed price after reading the Will. If there is no Will, you can’t get a Grant of Probate. Instead, you must use a different process called ‘The rule of intestacy’ and be a spouse, civil partner, child, or close relative.

Meet the team

Gill Wilson

Associate

gwilson@millwards.co.uk

07673411132

Ben Jones

Partner

bjones@millwards.co.uk

07673411156