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The probate process establishes who has the legal authority to administer an estate after someone dies.
If there’s a valid will, the named executor applies for a Grant of Probate. If there’s no will, or if no executor is willing or able to act, an administrator must apply for Letters of Administration.
Once the executor, administrator, or appointed professional has that legal authority, they can begin estate administration.
This involves valuing and collecting all assets, settling debts and taxes, and then distributing what remains to the beneficiaries per the will or the rules of intestacy if there is no will.
If you are excluding someone from your Will an additional £90 including VAT will be payable to cover the cost of the advice we need to give you on the implications of this.
HM Land Registry Office Copies (if needed) – £10.00 (including VAT) per property.
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Say hello to the team of legal professionals at Freeman Jones. Our Wrexham solicitors will guide you through every step of probate and estate administration with compassion, honesty, and support.
Probate is the process of obtaining the legal authority to deal with someone’s estate when they die. This is typically necessary when the estate includes assets solely in the deceased’s name or the total value of the estate exceeds £5,000.
Estate administration is the essential process of managing a deceased person’s estate. It involves collecting assets, settling debts, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries as per the will or intestacy laws.
The executor, administrator, or an appointed professional will deal with:
While probate may not always be required, estate administration is mandatory to ensure the deceased’s affairs are properly settled.
As banks and financial organisations set their own thresholds, there’s no universal probate threshold in the UK. However, probate is often necessary for estates worth more than £5,000.
Obtaining a probate solicitor can cost anywhere between 1%-5% of the estate value plus VAT in the UK. If an estate is worth £250,000, a solicitor could therefore cost anywhere between £2,500-£12,500 (+VAT).
Losing a loved one is incredibly challenging and can be made even more difficult by managing estate affairs. This is because estate administration can be complex, time-consuming, and filled with legal, financial, and administrative tasks.
As a result, even well-intentioned individuals can inadvertently make costly mistakes, such as overlooking debts, misinterpreting the will, and distributing assets before the appropriate debts and taxes have been settled.
Engaging a comprehensive estate administration service can help mitigate these risks, giving you more time and space to manage your grief.
Ready to discuss how our probate and estate administration services in Wrexham can help?
Either give us a call on 01978 421 242 or email your enquiry to info@fjsolicitors.co.uk.
Our Wrexham office is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 5:30pm, excluding Bank Holidays.
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