Probate Law can be an extremely complex area of law. If you are looking for Probate Solicitors in Liverpool or St Helens then Keith Park Solicitors would be more than happy to deal with these complexities for you.

When a loved one has died it is necessary for somebody to deal with their Estate. A person’s Estate consists of the money, property and any possessions that they had at the time of their death. This procedure is called Probate and means collecting any money they are owed, settling any debts due (including any taxes) and dividing the Estate amongst the beneficiaries.

All assets in an Estate will remain frozen until a “Grant of Representation” has been obtained. This document confirms who is authorised to administer and deal with the Estate. A Will will appoint Executors to deal to deal with the Estate or if there is no Will, the next of kin has this responsibility. Being a personal representative has heavy responsibilities and can be legally difficult, this is aside from the fact that you may have lost someone close to you and therefore dealing with these matters may be personally distressing. This is where Probate Solicitors in Liverpool or St Helens would step in for you.

We understand the difficulties and can begin this process very early without placing any burden on the relatives or beneficiaries and help relieve the burden of obtaining the Grant of Probate and ensure that the wishes of the deceased are followed. As Probate Solicitors in Liverpool and St. Helens we can offer practical advice and can assist with:-

• Probate Solicitors can help with establishing whether any inheritance tax is payable
• Probate Solicitors can help with completing any inheritance tax forms required
• Probate Solicitors can help with obtaining the Grant of Probate (if the deceased made a Will) or
• Probate Solicitors can help with obtaining a Grant of Letters of Administration if the deceased died without making a Will

Once the Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration has been issued then the Executor or Administrator has the authority to deal with the Estate and, again, as probate solicitors in Liverpool and St Helens we can assist with:-

• Closing bank and building society accounts
• Transferring or selling any stocks or shares
• Transferring or selling any land owned by the deceased
• Obtaining the proceeds of any life assurance policies
• Distributing the assets in accordance with the deceased Will or the rules of intestacy if the deceased did not leave a Will

We are experienced in the administration of both large and small Estates and are sensitive to the needs of bereaved families following the death of a loved on. When you appoint us, you choose how much of the work you want us to do, we can do all of the administration or merely assist you with part of it. It is entirely your decision at this point but Keith Park Solicitors are more than happy to advise you on your options and would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 0800 195 5218 for more information.