Probate Solicitors

Comprehensive Probate and Estate Administration Services

Our experienced probate solicitors offer comprehensive estate administration services designed to handle all aspects of probate while providing the emotional support families need during bereavement. We understand that every estate is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific circumstances while ensuring full compliance with legal requirements. 

Our comprehensive probate services include: 

• Probate Applications – Obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration through the Probate Registry 

• Estate Administration – Complete management of asset collection, debt settlement, and distribution to beneficiaries  

• Inheritance Tax Planning – Minimising tax liabilities through expert planning and legitimate tax mitigation strategies  

• Contentious Probate – Resolving will disputes, inheritance claims, and challenges to estate administration 

• Intestacy Administration – Managing estates where no valid will exists according to intestacy rules  

• Trust Administration – Ongoing management of testamentary trusts and lifetime trust arrangements  

• Professional Executor Services – Acting as professional executors for complex estates requiring specialist expertise  

• International Probate – Handling estates with overseas assets, foreign beneficiaries, or cross-border complications  

• Estate Litigation – Representation in court proceedings involving disputed wills or inheritance claims  

• Executor Support Services – Guidance and assistance for family members appointed as executors

Each estate is handled by specialist probate solicitors who understand both the legal complexities and emotional sensitivities involved in estate administration during bereavement.  

Our Probate Administration Process 

Our probate solicitors follow a comprehensive five-step process designed to ensure efficient, thorough estate administration while providing clear communication and support throughout. This structured approach ensures nothing is overlooked while keeping you informed at every stage of the process. 

1. Initial Estate Review and Assessment  

Our probate solicitors conduct a thorough assessment of the estate, identifying all assets, liabilities, and potential complications while explaining the administration process clearly. We review the will (if one exists), identify beneficiaries, and assess any potential challenges or disputes that may arise. 

2. Probate Grant Application  

We prepare and submit all necessary documentation to obtain the grant of probate or letters of administration, handling all communications with the Probate Registry and ensuring applications are processed efficiently. This includes preparing inheritance tax accounts and arranging payment of any taxes due. 

3. Asset Collection and Valuation  

We contact all financial institutions, employers, insurance companies, and other parties to collect estate assets while arranging professional valuations where required. Our probate solicitors ensure all assets are properly identified, secured, and valued for both tax and distribution purposes. 

4. Tax and Debt Settlement  

Our probate solicitors handle all inheritance tax calculations, complete required tax returns, and settle outstanding debts from the estate. We ensure all legal obligations are met while maximising the value available for distribution to beneficiaries. 

5. Asset Distribution and Final Accounts  

We distribute assets to beneficiaries according to the will or intestacy rules while providing detailed accounts of the estate administration. Our probate solicitors ensure all distributions are properly documented and that beneficiaries understand their inheritance. 

Why Choose Farleys Probate Solicitors 

Specialist Probate Expertise  

Our team of probate solicitors, supervised by Head of Private Client Phil Taylor, has decades of experience in complex estate administration including high-value estates, international assets, and contentious probate matters. This expertise ensures even the most complex estates are handled efficiently and correctly. 

Compassionate, Personal Service  

We understand the emotional difficulty of bereavement and handle all legal complexities with sensitivity, professionalism, and genuine care. Our probate solicitors provide regular updates, answer questions patiently, and ensure you never feel overwhelmed by the legal process. 

Transparent, Fixed Fee Structure  

We provide clear fee estimates upfront with no hidden costs or unexpected charges during the administration process. Our transparent pricing structure allows you to understand costs from the outset, with fixed fees available for straightforward estates. 

Efficient Administration Process  

Our streamlined processes and established relationships with banks, insurers, and other institutions typically complete straightforward estates within 6-12 months. We work efficiently while ensuring all legal requirements are met and beneficiaries’ interests are protected. 

Comprehensive Estate Services  

From simple probate applications to complex contentious matters involving will disputes and inheritance claims, our probate solicitors handle all aspects of estate administration. We can also provide ongoing trust administration services for continuing trusts established under wills. 

Ready to get professional support during this difficult time? Contact our expert probate solicitors today on 01254 606 008, complete our online enquiry form, or visit one of our offices in  Blackburn, Burnley, Manchester, Preston, Rawtenstall and Wigan.