Dealing with obtaining probate and the estate can be an expensive and stressful experience. The loss of a member of your family, or a close friend, is always a difficult time. Whilst still coping with emotional shock, the legal requirements imposed on you can be extensive and surprisingly expensive. Bradshaw Johnson are highly experienced in this area and will work with you, at your pace, to bring about the best outcome.
To help you through this difficult time, Bradshaw Johnson can offer you the following probate services in a friendly, cost-effective and professional environment:
1. Obtaining grant of probate:
- Complete all Inheritance Tax and other legal forms
- Liaise with banks and building societies
- Identify the assets of the estate
2. Estate administration:
- Arrange the sale of property, investments and other assets as necessary
- Settle Liabilities
- Liaise with the executors
- Distribute the assets of the estate to beneficiaries
- Prepare full administration accounts
3. Inheritance Tax:
- ​Minimise Inheritance Tax obligations
- Assist you to pay any IHT due and any debts of the estate
We do not charge according to the value of the estate, instead we quote you in advance based on the time we estimate it will take, so there are no unforeseen extra costs when you receive the fee note.
ICAEW PROBATE REGISTRATION No.C005387796.
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