Probate and Estate Administration

The caring and supportive team at JMW are here to help you through the maze of paperwork and administration that is required after a loved one dies.  Call free on 0845 872 6666 or complete our online enquiry form and one of the team will point you in the right direction.

Probate

The death of a family member or close friend is a stressful and emotional time for those left behind.  If you have been appointed as the executor of a will you have the responsibility to ensure that the estate is administered in accordance with the terms of the will and that all the relevant institutions have been notified and that all appropriate taxes and liabilities are paid.

The private client team at JMW is experienced in dealing with estates so we can take the weight off your shoulders and guide you through the process from obtaining a grant of representation to the preparation of inheritance tax accounts and advising the beneficiaries.

We can help as much or as little as you want.  If you are happy to do most of the administration yourself we offer a service which simply drafts the application documents for you, saving you the time and expense of having to attend at the probate registry in person.

Intestacy

If your loved one has died without leaving a will, their estate must be dealt with in accordance with the statutory Intestacy Rules rather than in accordance with their wishes.  Our team of lawyers can guide you through the legal and practical issues that are involved when there is no will.

Deed of Variation/Family Arrangement

If you have inherited under a will or intestacy within the last two years, it is possible to re-direct your inheritance to someone else and for the gift to be regarded as if it was made by the deceased.  This can be especially useful for tax planning purposes. Call our experienced lawyers today to find out whether a Deed of Variation would be of assistance to your situation.