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What if the estate owes more than it is worth?
Where the liabilities of an estate exceed its assets, known as an insolvent estate, the administration follows a specific priority order for paying creditors rather than distributing to beneficiaries. We […]
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Can you deal with the property in the estate?
Yes. We coordinate the sale or transfer of property within the estate as part of full administration. The legal transfer of property itself requires a conveyancing solicitor. We instruct them […]
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What happens if there are disputes between beneficiaries?
Our ICAEW licence covers non-contentious probate only. If a dispute arises between beneficiaries or anyone challenges the validity of the will, the matter becomes contentious and requires solicitors. We will […]
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How long does full administration take?
Full administration typically takes twelve to eighteen months or more for a straightforward estate. The timeline extends where property needs to be sold, there are HMRC queries on the inheritance […]
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What is the difference between full administration and just obtaining the grant?
Obtaining the Grant of Probate covers the application process only — we obtain the legal authority to administer the estate and hand it to you to proceed with the administration […]