At Actons, our team of probate lawyers will take away the burden of estate administration, allowing you the time to concentrate on what matters: the well-being of you and your family.
Our experienced and understanding team will give you the support, clear advice and gentle guidance you need.
Probate & Estate Administration Solicitors | Nottingham
Our team of specialist probate solicitors will steer you through all of the legal obligations that are placed on Executors. Where tax needs to be paid – we will make sure that the correct amount is paid, at the right time, and we’ll identify if there are any opportunities to reduce the amount of tax.
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FAQs
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What is meant by the term "estate"?
The money, possessions, investments and property of a deceased person is called their "estate".
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What’s the difference between a Grant of Probate and a Grant of Letters of Administration?
A Grant of Probate is issued to an Executor named in a Will. If there is no will, a Grant of Letters of Administration is issued to the person entitled by law to deal with the estate (known as the Administrator(s)). These are the two most common type of Grant of Representation although there are many others which may be issued in more unusual circumstances.
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Do all estate’s require a Grant of Representation?
A grant of representation is issued by the Probate Registry to the person entitled to deal with the estate. Whether a grant is required will depend on the value and the nature of the assets which comprise the estate.
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I have been appointed as an Executor in a Will, do I have to take on this responsibility?
No - even though you may been appointed in the Will, provided you have not started to administer the estate yourself. Once you have started to deal with the estate you must finish the estate administration. However, as an executor you are always free to consult and take advice from a solicitor and the costs of this will usually be paid by the estate.
"Ruth Swain looked after us following the death of my mother, handling a potentially tricky legal situation regarding first registration of a property, which was not helped by incompetent service from a previous solicitor. Her helpfulness and efficiency made the whole process hassle-free with the added bonus of things being sorted much more quickly than we anticipated. I can't thank her enough."Viv Kirk
The Legal 500 2021: Personal Tax, Trusts & ProbateActons undertakes a wide range of matters concerning wills, trusts and estate planning for individuals, farmers and business owners. Its team has notable expertise in contentious work, including contentious probate and Court of Protection applications. The firm has a strong presence in the charities sector and is associated with Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire and Reach Learning Disability...the team is now led by ... Bindiya Patel and Heather Parker; the latter was a key hire from Rotheras.
"Actons ‘provides excellent comprehensive service with a personal touch’. The ‘very professional and trustworthy’ team advises on the full range of will, trusts and probate work, often collaborating with the firm’s corporate and commercial departments to better service owner-managed and family businesses."The Legal 500 2018 (Personal Tax, Trusts & Probate)
I was very satisfied with the support I was given.Marie
Was always kept informed of all aspects and was able to easily access Bindiya and get an answer to any queries I had - would highly recommend her.William