If your loved one has passed away without leaving a Will (this is called dying intestate), or if the named executor is unable to carry out their duties, you have a slightly different course of action to take. The process of dealing with intestacy can be complex.

In order to access and distribute the deceased’s assets, you will require a grant of Letters of Administration.

As with a grant of probate, all of the Inheritance Tax that is levied on the deceased’s estate must be paid off before a grant of Letters of Administration will be issued.

Once you have obtained Letters of Administration, you need to divide up the estate according to who is entitled to inherit. This is often a complex and time-consuming  task. 

With all our three fixed fee services, we aim to resolve probate and inheritance issues within six months. Fill in our 2-minute questionnaire and one of our team will respond with personal advice within 24 hours.

As an experienced member of Solicitors for the Elderly, The Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners and Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Specialists, brains partner Julie Evans is uniquely placed to help you through your full range of legal and practical options.

Call brains today on 01726 68111 or 01872 276363 for professional, expert advice.