Dying with a Will covers what happens when someone dies having left a valid testament and how their estate is collected, valued and distributed under English law. A solicitor in this area helps executors or named beneficiaries with applying for a grant of probate, locating and gathering assets, paying debts and taxes, preparing and sending final accounts, and distributing the estate in accordance with the will. They also handle challenges to the will and regulate protective steps for vulnerable beneficiaries.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles the preparation and submission of probate papers, identifies and values assets, locates beneficiaries, negotiates taxes and liabilities with HMRC, prepares estate accounts, and arranges the transfer of property and funds to executors and beneficiaries. They may coordinate with other professionals, such as financial advisers, or oversee trusts created by the will to ensure compliance with legal duties and executor responsibilities.
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