SERVICESPROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
A helping hand when someone dies
When someone dies, the executor named in their Will, or an administrator where there is no valid Will, is responsible for dealing with their estate. This can include valuing assets, closing bank accounts, selling property, paying taxes and debts, and applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
This process, known as probate and estate administration, can be time-consuming and confusing, particularly while grieving. Our probate specialists can support you with individual stages or manage the full estate administration on your behalf.
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PROBATE & ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
How We Can Help With Probate
Every estate is different, so the level of support required can vary. We can assist with a specific part of the probate process or manage the full estate administration from start to finish. Our service can be tailored to the level of support you need.
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Probate Application Support
We can help prepare and submit the probate application, deal with the required estate information and respond to any queries raised during the process.
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Letters of Administration
If someone has died without a valid Will, we can help identify who is entitled to administer the estate and apply for a Grant of Letters of Administration.
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Full Estate Administration
We can manage the complete process on your behalf, including valuing assets, settling debts and taxes, applying for the relevant Grant, preparing estate accounts and distributing the estate to beneficiaries.
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What is Probate?
When someone passes away, their next of kin or the representative appointed in the Will finalises their estate: closing bank accounts, managing or selling property, settling taxes and debts, applying to the Court for Probate (the legal right to manage the estate) and distributing the inheritance. It's a detailed, often time-consuming process, and we can carry it for you.
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Who is responsible for dealing with the estate?
When someone dies, the executor named in their Will, or an administrator where there is no valid Will, is responsible for dealing with their estate. This can include valuing assets, closing bank accounts, selling property, paying taxes and debts, and applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
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Do I have to do this on my own?
Losing someone close to you is difficult enough without having to navigate unfamiliar legal and financial responsibilities. Our probate specialists provide clear, compassionate guidance without jargon or intimidation. We can help with a probate application, support you through a particular stage of the process, or manage the full estate administration on your behalf.
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At Toucan Law, we offer free, no-obligation consultations to help you explore your estate planning options. Whether it’s Wills, Trusts, or Lasting Powers of Attorney, we're here to provide clear advice tailored to your needs.
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