Wills and Probate Solicitors in Birstall

When someone dies, their estate usually cannot be dealt with until a grant of probate, or letters of administration where there is no will, has been obtained. Probate solicitors serving Birstall guide executors and administrators through this application and the steps that follow.

Once appointed, an executor must value the estate, settle any debts and tax due, and distribute what remains in line with the will or the intestacy rules. Solicitors can take on as much or as little as a family wants, and can also advise when a will is disputed.

Because mistakes in administering an estate can leave an executor personally liable, families and executors in Birstall and the surrounding area are generally advised to get advice before assets are distributed.