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Probate and Estate Administration

Our team of expert probate solicitors have experience of handling probate sensitively and compassionately, guiding you through the legal issues that require attention.

Nothing can ease the pain of losing a loved one. However, it can be reassuring to know that a caring professional is at hand to take care of complex legal matters that can arise.

We pride ourselves on building strong, personal relationships with our clients, always maintaining an efficient, professional approach. Every case is treated individually and we handle matters with the utmost sensitivity during what are often stressful and upsetting times.

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

Clare Fleming

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428536

David Jefferies

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746020
m: 07823 324519

Jan Wright

Partner Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01539 751268
m: 07795 312328

Charlotte Cooper

Senior Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374738
m: 07425 111840

Victoria Hill

Senior Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01200 401121
m: 07896 836509

James Patterson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 579446
m: 07551 444971

Holly Radcliffe

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952720
m: 07551 445 034

Scarlett Richardson

Associate Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 428541
m: 07786 185 894

Rachael McDonagh

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01995 508365
m: 07435 552728

Rebecca Mitchell-Smith

Solicitor Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01524 952718
m: 07789 267038

Donna Matthews

Chartered Legal Executive Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 489824
m: 07879 626457

Claire Bamber

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 208530

Sereena Clark

Paralegal Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 746257

Alexandra Brown

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01772 374751

Shannon Martin

Legal Apprentice Wills, Trusts and Probate
t: 01253 742360
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