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Do you only work with existing WDS clients?
No. While we primarily work with families of existing WDS clients, we also take on probate work for new clients. Please contact Richard Hall to discuss your requirements. Our probate […]
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Can WDS help if there is no will?
Yes. Where someone dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed according to the rules of intestacy rather than their personal wishes. Letters of Administration are required rather than […]
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What is inheritance tax and will it be due on the estate?
Inheritance Tax is charged on the value of an estate above the available nil-rate bands. Not all estates are liable. Smaller estates, those passing entirely to a surviving spouse or […]
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What is the difference between a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration?
A Grant of Probate is issued where the deceased left a valid will naming executors. Letters of Administration are issued where there is no valid will or where the executors […]
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How much does probate cost with WDS?
Our fees are charged on a time-spent basis at £145 per hour for probate practitioners and £60 per hour for administrative support, plus VAT at the standard rate and disbursements […]
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Do I need a solicitor for probate, or can an accountant do it?
You do not need a solicitor for non-contentious probate. Walter Dawson & Son is licensed by the ICAEW to carry out non-contentious probate as a reserved legal activity. This means […]
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What is probate?
Probate is the legal process of dealing with a deceased person’s estate. It involves obtaining the legal authority to administer the estate — either a Grant of Probate where there […]
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How long does probate take?
Obtaining a Grant of Probate typically takes between six and twelve months from instruction to grant. Full administration of the estate takes longer, particularly where property needs to be sold, […]