• you have recently lost a loved one
• you have been named as executor in a Will
• your loved one didn’t leave a Will and you don’t know who should be dealing with the estate
• you aren’t sure who the estate passes to
• you would like some help in understanding the Will
• you have been told you need a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration
• an inheritance tax liability is expected and you are unsure how to approach this
• the Will creates an ongoing trust

We will get to know you and your situation so we can provide you with practical and compassionate guidance from the very outset.

Our experienced and compassionate probate lawyers will identify the initial steps you might need to take and help you navigate the estate administration to ensure you meet your obligations and duties.  We can also advise you upon the mechanisms you can put in place to protect yourself in this role too.

We can guide and support you throughout the entire estate administration process or you may simply require assistance in applying for the Grant and reporting to HMRC.

Fixed Fee Probate Services

Clients tell us that they prefer fixed fees to hourly rates, or a percentage of the estate value, which is how most law firms and banks operate.

The advantages of fixed fees are:-

– You don’t have to worry about unexpected costs
– You can budget accurately
– We can spend as much time as you require without any extra cost

We offer three levels of Probate service:-

(a) Probate only
We will help you obtain a Grant of Probate for a fixed fee. This only applies to small and non-taxable estates where you provide us with the financial information.

(b) Probate plus
This is our Probate only service with additional services agreed between us.

(c) Probate complete
We will undertake all the steps required for a fixed fee agreed with you at the outset. We may be able to save the estate tax and minimise delays. Administering an estate can be very time consuming and many people find this to be an unfamiliar task at an unsettling time. We are here to help.

We have a team of probate solicitors in each of our offices, including Chippenham, Devizes, Marlborough, Royal Wootton Bassett, and Swindon.

Contact our friendly probate solicitors to have a chat about what you are facing.

Download our Probate Guide.

Find details of our costs here.