When a person dies in the UK there are strict laws in-situ ensuring their estate is properly distributed and most importantly, in accordance with their wishes. “Probate” is the act/process of obtaining recognition that the will is legally valid and authentic. Probatelawuk.co.uk are a team of probate solicitors (who advertise their services on the Solicitor Search Network). Their expertise is in acting for clients with UK probate issues by offering advice on UK probate law and regulations. Maybe you do not want to act as an executor, or are uncertain of the legal responsibilities placed on you and are frightened of falling foul of UK probate law.
Sometimes people wish to appoint someone to deal with disposing of their property and assets following their demise but are uncertain of the procedures or who could be considered suitable for this task especially if they do not have close family members. Unfortunately sometimes a spouse/partner or family member dies without leaving a will “in-testate”. Should this happen then a blood relation can apply for a grant of “letters of administration” – you may want a probate solicitor to explain the law regarding in-testacy to help you with this process.
The probatelawuk.co.uk. solicitor will talk to you about the various stages of the UK probate process to ensure you act within probate and inheritance law. They will assist you in confirming the total value of the estate as well as contact fund/asset holding organisations to establish for example banks/building societies etc. Where the estate is less than £5000 in total then probate is usually not required.
Your solicitor will be hand to help with completing the Inheritance Tax form is completed which by law must be submitted whether inheritance tax is due or not. HMRC will advise as to whether inheritance tax must be paid. The Local Probate Office may contact you and require a visit to swear an oath. Once in receipt of a UK grant of representation by law the deceased’s assets can then be accessed. Any outstanding debts must by law be paid out of the deceased’s estate before the assets can be distributed. (Reference - HM Revenue and Customs)
It’s bad enough having to come to terms with your loss without the headache of UK probate and inheritance law – so let a probate expert help you.
