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Probate & Estate Administration
Dealing with a loved one’s affairs can feel overwhelming. Our solicitors will guide you through every step, taking the burden off your shoulders completely.
How It Works
We know that cost and process can feel uncertain. Here’s exactly what to expect.
Get in touch and we’ll have an initial conversation completely free of charge. No commitment, no pressure — just honest guidance.
One of our solicitors will meet you at a time and place that suits you — to walk through the process, answer questions, and understand your situation fully.
Before you make any decision, you’ll receive a written quote with your exact fixed fee. You decide whether to proceed — absolutely no obligation.
Once instructed, we take care of everything. Your dedicated solicitor keeps you informed at every stage, from start to finish.
“You will always know the full cost before making any decision. Our job is to guide you — never to pressure you.”
The GLCS Team
Probate is the legal process of administering someone’s estate after they pass away.
The official document that gives executors legal authority to deal with the estate — collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing to beneficiaries.
Not always. You typically need probate to sell property, access bank accounts above a certain threshold, or transfer investments. Our free assessment will confirm whether it’s required.
A straightforward estate typically takes 3–6 months. Complex estates may take longer. Your solicitor will keep you informed at every stage.
For full estate administration, our fees are paid from the estate itself — not from your personal funds. No upfront costs for executors or family members.
Fixed fees agreed in writing before we begin. You will always know the full cost before instructing us.
We prepare and submit the full application on your behalf. Once the Grant is issued, you manage the administration yourself.
Our solicitors manage everything from Grant of Probate through to final distribution. Fees are based on estate value and agreed with you in writing before any work begins. Paid from the estate — not personal funds.
Not sure if probate is required? Leave your details and a solicitor will be in touch within 24 hours with clear, free guidance.
Not always. You typically need probate to sell property, access bank accounts above the bank’s threshold, or transfer investments. Small or jointly-held estates may not require it. Our free assessment will confirm either way.
A straightforward estate typically takes 3–6 months from instruction to completion. Complex estates may take 9–18 months. The Probate Registry currently issues Grants within 8–16 weeks of application.
IHT is charged at 40% on estate value above £325,000. The residence nil-rate band (up to £175,000) may also apply. Our solicitors will assess this during your free consultation.
With Grant Only, we handle the legal application and you then manage the estate yourself. Full Administration means our solicitors handle everything from start to finish — collecting assets, paying debts, and distributing to beneficiaries.
You can, but mistakes on IHT forms can lead to HMRC penalties, and coordinating banks, creditors, and asset holders is time-consuming and stressful. Many executors find it far easier to instruct a solicitor.
Speak with one of our solicitors today — free consultation, no obligation.