Probate with a will.
When your loved one left a valid will, the named executor is responsible for administering the estate. We take that responsibility off your shoulders, from application to final distribution.
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Grant of Probate, handled for you
Where there is a will, it names one or more executors, the people legally responsible for carrying out the deceased's wishes. To do so, the executor usually needs a Grant of Probate: the official document confirming their authority to deal with the estate.
Being an executor can feel daunting and carries personal legal responsibility. We act on your behalf, managing the entire process so nothing is missed.
- ✓ Locating and validating the will
- ✓ Valuing the estate and completing HMRC forms
- ✓ Applying for the Grant of Probate as executor
- ✓ Distributing assets exactly as the will directs
How probate with a will works
The clear, step-by-step path when a valid will exists.
Confirm the will & executors
We locate the latest valid will, confirm who the appointed executors are, and review its terms.
Value the estate & report to HMRC
We establish the value of all assets and liabilities and complete the necessary inheritance tax forms.
Apply for the Grant of Probate
We submit the executor's application to the Probate Registry to obtain the Grant.
Settle liabilities & collect assets
Debts and taxes are paid, and the estate's assets are gathered in ready for distribution.
Distribute under the will
Assets are passed to the beneficiaries named in the will, with clear final accounts provided.
Probate with a will FAQs
The executor (or executors) named in the will is responsible for applying for the Grant of Probate. If there are several executors, they can apply together or one can act with the others' agreement. We can act on the executor's behalf throughout.
An executor can choose to step back. They may formally renounce their role, or appoint a professional to act on their behalf. We'll explain the options and handle whichever route is chosen.
Not always. For smaller estates, or where assets were jointly held, a Grant may not be required. Our online assessment can help you check whether probate is likely to be needed.
Disputes can arise over a will's validity or how the estate is distributed. These need careful, specialist handling. We can guide you and bring in the right legal support where needed.
Let us be your trusted guide
Take the first step towards settling the estate with confidence. Begin your Probate application today.