Top 10 of 3,713 law firms for Advising Executors, Wills, Trusts & Probate

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Where a person dies leaving a will, solicitors advise executors on gathering the estate, paying debts and legacies, and applying for the grant of probate. They draft and check the estate accounts, liaise with HM Revenue & Customs and the Probate Registry, identify beneficiaries, and handle claims against the estate. They also navigate deadlines, fiduciary duties and, where relevant, disputes, ensuring assets are distributed in accordance with the will and the law.

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The grant of probate is a decisive, time‑sensitive step. A solicitor helps the executor meet the legal duties, prepare and submit the necessary papers, address Inheritance Tax and other liabilities, and keep detailed, auditable records to protect the executor from personal liability if a mistake occurs.

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Jenna James

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Jenna was thorough helpful and kind. She took time going through all the details of the tricky parts .

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Elle Box

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I am selling a house as an executor for a deceased relative, so it has been a busy as well as a sad time. So far into the process Lyons Bowe solicitors have been helpful friendly considerate and communicative.

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Monika Volsing

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Monika helped deal with my father's probate. She spent the time explaining what was needed to be done, was very caring during the process and I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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Annaliese Barber

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Annaliese was very helpful, kind compassionate and professional. She was also very personable and friendly, putting us at our ease. She guided us through the minefield of being an executor and the probate process, offering us the best advice possible. She also helped us make our wills. Again, no simple matter, but it has given us peace of mind knowing that if the worst were to happen, our children will be well looked after and have less to worry about. All the administration and reception staff we spoke to were also very professional, friendly and polite. I would have no reservations recommending Richard Reed Solicitors to my friends and family. Thank you to all.

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Sarah Soo

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Sarah Soo at the Beeston office took over my late aunt's case after my solicitor at the Derby office retired. She was like a 'whirlwind', so knowledgeable, kind, caring and yet professional. As I was the named executor she kept me informed by email or phone all the way through, explaining and advising as we went along.

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Melodie Shelton-Heath

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I'm incredibly happy with the services provided by Melodie, and I am very fortunate to have met such a thorough solicitor. She helped me through the process of probate and the instructions provided for documentation required was very clear. It's a difficult thing to deal with, but Melodie made everything so much easier to manage. As well as probate, Melodie has helped me with conveyancing and my will, which I am very grateful for. I would highly recommend Melodie and Howells Solicitors for these services. Thank you!

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Ashley Marshall

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Ashley who took care of my late mums estate (grant of probate) was very welcoming, professional and extremely helpful. All questions and concerns were very well explained. The whole process was very quick ans stress free.

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Fakhruddin Maimoon

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Fakhruddin (Ali) helped steer me through Probate and my acting as Executor. He's a class act. Competent, caring, and cheerful as they come, he puts you right at ease and is a real pleasure to work with. This makes what can be a difficult time and process much less traumatic. If you are finding it all a little daunting, I thoroughly recommend giving him a call.

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Alketa KolaUmar Khan FCCA

Tagged solicitors Alketa Kola and Umar Khan FCCA

From first contact right through to conclusion I was kept fully informed about what stage of process we were in. I am highly impressed with the level of professionalism and would recommend this firm to friends and family, Umar Khan and Alketa Kola at Farani Taylor.

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Sue Halfyard

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Helpful, efficient and kindly. My husband's affairs were complicated and I could not have coped with achieving probate by myself.

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Charles Smalley

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As executor to the above estate I engaged Poole Alcock to act on my behalf. I had already had considerable help from Charles Smalley in dealing with David's legal and financial affairs and thought him ideal to finalise what was a financially large and complex matter. David had been suffering from Alzheimer's which also raised extra complications. I was very happy with the professional service I received throughout.

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Ailidh Ballantyne

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I found Ailidh to be both professional and friendly. She guided me through the process of dealing with my late cousin's estate in terms of applying to the court to be an executor , applying for confirmation and how the team could help me with that. She was also able to answer any questions I had , including how much your services would likely cost. Ailidh is very approachable and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with her again.

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Charlie Bowden

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My family have used Ward Gethin Archer since the early days of W.F. Smith & Co. for many years, and recently with my Mothers Power of Attorney, then following her sad passing have helped me as Executor with the Probate to her estate, and finally Charlie has handled the sale and conveyancing of the said estate. Working with Charlie, Sally and members of the WGA team at Dereham has been very easy and stress free at a difficult time, and I would highly recommend WGA to help you navigate all the various aspects of dealing with a relatives affairs after their passing. I always class WGA as our family firm of solicitors when ever we need legal assistance with family matters like Wills etc. and any other legal work that might arise.

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Sophie Booker

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Apppreciation for your patience regarding changes and for your clear advice. Efficient and very plesant to deal with. I would definitely recommend.

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Joel Evans

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We engaged Devonalds to act on our behalf in obtaining a Grant of Probate. The whole experience went smoothly from start to finish and concluded a lot quicker than what we had expected and to our total satisfaction. Well done to Joel and the team for being so proactive and professional in his/their approach. We really did appreciate his/their support and guidance. We would definitely use Devonalds again. Highly recommended!

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