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Administration of Estates.
Our estate administration service is founded on the principles of sensitivity and care, delivering practical and straightforward advice when you need it most.
In addition to wills and probate services, our estate administration lawyers also provide legal advice in all aspects of inheritance planning.
We have considerable experience in estate administration when:
- There is a will
- There isn’t a will (intestate estates)
- There are business assets
- There are agricultural assets
- There are overseas assets
- Taxable and non-taxable estate
We also provide a service to assist personal representatives in simply obtaining the Grant of Representation.
Our Estate Administration Expertise
Our solicitors have years of experience in estate administration matters. Get in touch today and one of our team will be in touch.
Who do we help?
- Executors and administrators
- Beneficiaries
- Individuals
- Business and landowners
- Families
- Charities
How can Lanyon Bowdler solicitors help?
Personal, family and business affairs can be very complicated and challenging on a number of levels, so it’s important to seek advice from someone you can trust to ensure the best decisions and correct procedures are carried out at every step.
The dedicated Estate Administration Team at Lanyon Bowdler has many years experience in this area of the law and can complete all relevant documents on your behalf, along with guiding you through what can be one of the most traumatic times in your life.
This can involve obtaining probate, collecting and encashing assets and paying liabilities, such as tax, allowing you time to devote to the people who really matter in these circumstances – family and close friends.
Podcast - 'Private Client' what it is and what we do
This episode talks about “Private Client” it is a term used in the legal profession, but the average person doesn’t really know what it means. We chat about several aspects, including trusts, lasting powers of attorney, along with the process around wills and why it’s so important to make one.
Your Estate Administration questions answered
What does an administrator of an estate do?
The administrator of an estate is the person who has been appointed to handle the distribution of the estate of a deceased person who has not left a will. In this case, the court will confirm who should make all the necessary arrangements for the estate. This person is known as an administrator, and has many of the same responsibilities as the executor of a will.
What is a personal representative?
A personal representative is either an executor or an administrator.
Acting as a personal representative in administering an estate after a death can be one of the hardest things to be involved with – particularly when it involves a member of the family or a friend.
As well as having to come to terms with the emotional aspect of the loss, there is the added difficulty of being in unfamiliar territory. The personal representative is suddenly immersed in a situation they know little or nothing about and faced with complex issues they are expected to deal with.
What does a personal representative have to do?
The whole process can be a trying and lengthy experience which will involve negotiating several stages, any one of which could worsen an already difficult situation and create further problems between grieving relatives.
These stages include:
- Registering the death and organising the funeral
- Obtaining a Grant of Representation (probate)
- Calculating and paying the right amount of Inheritance Tax
- Distributing the estate of the deceased to the beneficiaries
- Preparing estate accounts
Trying to cope alone at such a difficult time can prove too much and be an extremely stressful experience. By seeking help from professionals who deal with these matters on a daily basis, you will have the benefit of knowing that things will be handled correctly and with the wishes of the deceased always the top priority.
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Facing one’s own mortality is not easy. Lanyon Bowdler’s solicitor made the whole process less emotional and I was confident that my loved ones would find it relatively pain free and easier to cope. I would recommend Lanyon Bowdler without reservation or hesitation.
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Definitely would use Lanyon Bowdler again if I need the use of a solicitor.
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Great Service; Lanyon Bowdler were excellent from the outset. Straightforward and easy process. I just sat back and waited.
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Everything has been professional, efficient and courteous throughout and we are very pleased, both with the service and with the eventual outcome of our case. Everything was first class and exceeded our expectations. Thank you again for providing such splendid service. It is really appreciated.
Mr N J & Dr S J Browne
Llanfyllin
Get in Touch with our Solicitors
If you have any queries relating to estate administration, our team will be able to answer all your questions and guide you through what needs doing and when.
We will talk you through the process at each stage, in uncomplicated and jargon-free language, enabling you to reach the right conclusions and know that all aspects have been dealt with in the right way.
Please call or use the online contact form and a member of the team will get in touch directly.
Lanyon Bowdler have offices with expert teams of solicitors in Hereford, Bromyard, Shrewsbury, Ludlow, Oswestry, Telford, and Conwy in North Wales.
We are one of the most recognised law firms in Shropshire, Herefordshire, Mid and North Wales, Birmingham and the Midlands. We are able to offer a wide range of pricing options including fixed fees and service level guarantees.
As a leading law firm, we regularly act for clients on a wide range of estate administration issues. We can represent you wherever you live in England or Wales.
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Seaman’s Will Upheld
Lanyon Bowdler acted on behalf of a claimant who successfully applied to the High Court to revoke a grant of letters of ...
Case Study
Contentious Probate Disputes
The team at Lanyon Bowdler successfully acted for a claimant whose partner died, without leaving a Will, so that his who...
Case Study
Testate Case Study
Claire acted on a will dispute claim on behalf of a widower, whose estranged wife had died leaving a Will giving the who...
Knowledge
Latest knowledge.
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Being a Trainee in the Private Client Depar...
Lanyon Bowdler offer four to six training contracts each year and welcome candidates from all avenues, whether they...
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Should I be a Trustee for a Trust? – Edward Rees and Aimee Johnson
Edward & Aimee discuss the various types of trusts, pointing out what you'd potentially be responsible for as a trustee....
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I Just Want a Simple Will! – Emma Deering and Sioned Williams
People often contact us saying "I just need a simple will!" But often it turns out not to be the case. ...
Case Study
Inheritance Act Claim
The deceased was a businessman, who owned various properties and other assets. He also owned the family home, where he h...
Case Study
Seaman’s Will Upheld
Lanyon Bowdler acted on behalf of a claimant who successfully applied to the High Court to revoke a grant of letters of ...
Case Study
Contentious Probate Disputes
The team at Lanyon Bowdler successfully acted for a claimant whose partner died, without leaving a Will, so that his who...
Case Study
Testate Case Study
Claire acted on a will dispute claim on behalf of a widower, whose estranged wife had died leaving a Will giving the who...
Podcast
Private Client: Hot news! – Edward Rees and Aimee Johnson
In this episode, Edward and Aimee discuss all things wills....
Blog
Is My Will Watertight?
The short answer is no. However, there are a range of options available in order to mitigate the risk of family mem...
Podcast
Understanding The Probate Pathway – Edward Rees and Aimee Johnson
Aimee and Edward discuss the probate process and the administration of someone's estate after death....
Blog
Private Client – Myth-busting
In many cases, clients have preconceived ideas about the law. This is especially the case when it comes to planning...
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