Our probate solicitors are here to help you through a difficult time.
If the friend or relative who has died did not leave behind a valid will, then there may also be uncertainty about who has the legal authority to manage the estate and who the beneficiaries are. If you are an Executor and you make a mistake in handling matters, then you could be personally liable for any financial loss the estate suffers. For this reason, it is vital that you consult the advice of an expert probate lawyer as soon as possible so that you are reassured that you are following the correct legal process.
Our team of probate lawyers deal with estates on a daily basis. We have vast experience handling a huge range of estates, from modest estates comprising a flat and a bank account through to complex estates with multiple investments and assets abroad.
We understand the probate process inside out and can guide you through all the various stages, including interpreting the will, paying any tax due, and distributing the estate to the beneficiaries. It is our aim to make this probate process as simple as possible for you. We have produced a handy Q&A outlining the answers to some of the most common questions we face and will always provide you with tailored legal advice that is clear and transparent.
We will do as little or as much as you want us to do, and we will be open from the start about what it will cost you. We are based across Devon at offices in Plymouth, Exeter & Torquay, giving you convenient access to legal experts in your time of need.
If you need help with an estate please get in touch. Our probate team are always at the end of the phone to talk about your situation.
To find out how we can help you navigate the probate process, please contact your local Kitson Boyce office, or email us at [email protected].
You can also send your enquiry online by completing our contact form. A member of our probate team will then get in touch directly to discuss your situation.
Unsure what’s involved in the probate process? Watch our quick video walk-through outlining what the solicitor does.
Rebecca Farley practices in probate, wills and estate & tax planning and powers of attorney
Charlie is a Partner in our Private Client team
Madeline is a Solicitor in our Private Client team
Ellen is a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice in our Private Client team
James is a Graduate Solicitor Apprentice
Kirsty is a Solicitor in our Private Client team
Carole is a Private Client Executive
Zoe is a Private Client Executive
Martin is an Associate (Chartered Legal Executive) in our Private Client team
Lynn is a Consultant Solicitor
Oscar is our Private Client Trusts Executive/Administrator
Kate is a Chartered Legal Executive in our Private Client team
Antonia is a Legal Assistant in our Private Client team
Jane is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
Bailey is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
Kim is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
Charlotte is a Legal Support Assistant in our Private Client team
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