Probate & Estate Administration Solicitors

When someone dies, there is often a lot to deal with at once. You may be grieving while also trying to manage practical tasks, keep family informed, and work out what you are responsible for as an executor or administrator. It can feel hard to know what needs doing first, what can wait, and how to avoid delays or complications.

Our role is to take the pressure off and bring calm structure to the process. We guide executors, administrators and families through probate and estate administration, explaining what is required, handling the legal and technical steps, and keeping matters moving with clear updates and a steady plan. If you want to be hands-on, we can support you alongside the work you are doing. If you would rather step back, we can manage the process from start to finish.

In England and Wales, estates are usually dealt with by obtaining the legal authority to administer the estate, then identifying assets and liabilities, dealing with tax reporting where needed, and collecting in and distributing the estate correctly. The steps are not always complicated, but accuracy matters, especially where there is property, a mix of accounts and investments, or more than one beneficiary.

People come to us in very different situations. You might be dealing with a straightforward estate and simply want things handled efficiently. You might be administering an estate that includes a house sale, a family business, overseas assets, or trusts. Sometimes there are time pressures, missing information, or concerns about whether everything has been valued and reported correctly. Where there is a risk of disagreement, we can also bring in specialist support to help you deal with issues early and keep the process on track.

You will have a clear point of contact and a team that stays close to the detail. Where your matter touches other areas, such as property, tax, or disputes, we bring the right specialists together so the advice is joined up and you are not left coordinating different strands.

Our private client work is supported by recognised standards and professional membership. The firm holds Lexcel, the Law Society’s practice management standard, and the team includes members of STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, offering added reassurance that you are in safe hands.

We make it possible to move forward with clarity and control, and to deal with the estate in a way that is organised, considerate and practical.

How our Probate Solicitors can help:

We know that our calm, jargon-free advice, given at the right time can make a real, practical difference. Some of the matters about which we provide impartial, professional legal advice include:

Administering an estate including estates where the individual has died intestate (without a Will).
Applying for the relevant type of Grant of Representation (including a Grant of Probate)
Deeds of Variation (redirecting an inheritance under the terms of the Will).
Mitigation of Inheritance Tax.
Disputes relating to the estate and any Wills.

Harrison Drury Solicitors act for executors, administrators, personal representatives, beneficiaries and anyone interested in an estate. We have a reputation for dealing promptly with clients’ requirements and getting the job done while providing value for money.

For details of likely costs as well as service information please click here.

To speak to our Wills, trusts and probate specialists please call us on 01772 258321 or make an enquiry below to see how we can assist you and your business.

Meet our Wills, Trust & Probate team

Alexandra Brown

Apprentice Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate

t: 01772 374751

Probate & Estate Administration Solicitors

How our Probate Solicitors can help:

Meet our Wills, Trust & Probate team

Related Services

Latest News and Insights