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Probate assistance

Professional advice and guidance to Full Administration of your loved ones estate.

Applying for Probate can be a daunting process.

We are here to offer step by step Probate assistance and guidance or we can take the worry from you and complete the full administration for you.

We assist with the following:

SERVICE 1

Providing full Probate and Administration of Estate Service.

Let us take the weight on our shoulders instead of yours by dealing with the full administration of the Estate.

We offer a competitive fixed fee which is transparent right from the start.

SERVICE 2

Grant Assist Service

We will obtain the Grant of Probate on your behalf and leave you to deal with the administration of your loved ones Estate.

If you wish to deal with your loved ones Estate yourself but would like to rely on specialist professional advice and guidance then we are here to help.

The fee for this service is charged at an hourly rate leaving you in control of the Estate and the level of support you require.

We will:

  • Advise you regarding your duties and responsibilities of being an Executor and also your duty as a trustee

  • Advise on the terms of the will

  • Advise on the setting up of a trust provision within the will

  • Help with the initial steps to ascertain assets and liabilities in the estate

  • Offer assistance and guidance for completion of either PA1, IHT 205 or IHT 400 forms

  • Offer advice on preparing for your appointment with the Probate Registry

  • Submit the application to the Probate Registry

Then upon receipt of the Grant of Probate/ Letters of Administration

We will:

  • Provide template letters

  • Complete stock transfer forms (shares)

  • Completion claim forms

  • Offer advice on collection of all assets and payment of any liabilities

  • Offer assistance with completion of HM Revenue & Customs Potential Repayment to the Estate

  • Offer advice on distribution to beneficiaries

  • Draft Estate accounts to provide to all beneficiaries

We care... because you do

Contact us

01673 860822

07584 178130

Cottingham Legal Wills and Probate. Registered Company of England and Wales No. 09825077.

Registered Office: 4 Ryland Road, Dunholme, Lincoln, England, LN2 3NG

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This page contains only general guidance and is not construed as advice for personal or business planning.

Any planning should be based on bespoke advice tailored to your specific circumstances.