Probate & estate Administration

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UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENCE

Probate & Estate Administration

‘Probate’ and ‘Estate Administration’ relate to the management of someone’s assets after their death. At White Deer Legal, we know that these terms are often confused, even though they have distinct meanings.

What is Probate?

Probate, known as the 'Grant of Probate' in England and Wales, is required by law when the deceased person owns property (like houses or land) or when a financial institution, like a bank, needs it to release funds.

It's important to note that financial institutions have their own probate thresholds, so getting a Grant of Probate might not always be necessary to access your funds. Probate is generally not needed for estates valued under £5,000 or if assets were jointly held, as they automatically pass to a surviving spouse or partner.

If probate is necessary, the Executor (in the presence of a Will) or Administrator (in the absence of a Will) must get a Grant of Probate before initiating the collection of assets linked to the estate.

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What is Estate Administration?

Estate administration is the process of handling someone's legal, financial, and tax matters after they pass away. It's more than just getting a Grant of Probate, which is just one part of the whole process. Estate administration is necessary after anyone dies, with or without a Will. To complete it, various tasks need to be carried out:

Obtaining the Grant of Probate
Closing bank accounts and settling debts
Verifying the accuracy of family tree information
Managing shares and investments
Selling property and assets
Addressing Inheritance Tax (if applicable)
Notifying beneficiaries
Creating correct accounts for the estate

These actions are only part of what might be needed. It’s important to keep in mind that each estate is unique. Some people choose to manage a loved one's estate on their own, but this can be quite time-consuming and problematic. It also means that you will be responsible for any errors.

How We Work

Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy, whether the estate is simple or complicated. White Deer Legal works in partnership with Kings Court Trust for probate and estate administration. For more information about Kings Court Trust, click here to visit their website.

Kings Court Trust is the leading specialist in the UK for estate administration, and like us, they focus on putting their clients first. Contact us today for further information.

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Pricing

Grant Only
We will obtain the Grant of Probate.
From
£995excluding. VAT
excluding Probate Fee
Grant & Assets
In addition to obtaining the Grant of Probate, this option includes collecting in and distributing up to three assets, or transferring them to up to two beneficiaries. The definition of asset does not include property.
From
£1,495excluding. VAT
excluding Probate Fee
Grant, Trusts & Property Solutions
We will obtain the Grant of Probate and one of the following:
1. Transfer of property
‍2. Trust of property
3. Nil Rate Band Discretionary Trust
From
£1,995excluding. VAT
excluding Probate Fee
Full Estate Administration
We will complete the full process of estate administration taking on the legal and financial responsibility to do this.
From £2,340excluding. VAT
excluding Probate Fee
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