Estate and Trust Administration
Bereavement is a very difficult time. Often the person responsible for dealing with the administration of the estate is a close family member who finds it stressful and a great burden.We can help with all aspects of estate administration whether a will exists or not. We have the expertise to manage the following:
- Tracing and valuing of assets.
- Placing of statutory advertisements.
- Assisting with the Inland Revenue Returns.
- Assisting with the application for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
- Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs if inheritance tax is payable.
- Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs in respect of other taxes.
- Advising on the interpretation of the will.
- Collecting in the assets and ensuring all debts and outstanding liabilities are met.
- Distributing the estate and preparing the estate accounts.
- Advising on whether a deed of variation is advisable.
