Is probate always needed?

Not always. Small estates or assets held jointly may pass without a grant. It depends on the institutions holding the assets and whether land is involved.

Are executors personally liable?

Executors can be personally liable if they distribute too early or overlook debts or tax. Taking advice early is the best protection.

Probate & Estate Administration

Calm, organised support for executors and families after a death.

Administering an estate means valuing assets, dealing with HMRC, applying for the grant and distributing to beneficiaries, often while grieving. We can handle the whole process or support executors with the parts they would rather not take on, and we keep everyone informed through the client portal.

Why LDN Legal Associates for Probate & Estate Administration

Fixed-fee options for straightforward estates

One named solicitor from the first call to final accounts

Progress, documents and estate accounts visible in the client portal

Services

Applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration
Inheritance tax returns and reliefs
Valuing and selling estate property
Estate accounts and distribution to beneficiaries
Estates with overseas assets
Deeds of variation

Our Approach

First Steps

We explain the executors' role, secure assets and notify banks and other institutions.

Valuation & Tax

We value the estate and prepare any inheritance tax account for HMRC.

The Grant

We apply to the Probate Registry for the grant of representation.

Distribution

We collect assets, pay debts and distribute the estate with full accounts.