Probate & Estate Administration

We can provide answers on all aspects of Probate as we have many years’ experience in dealing with a number of probate cases.

Probate & Estate Administration

Dealing with bereavement can be difficult and stressful and at WBW we understand the pain surviving family members can suffer after the loss of a loved one. Our highly experienced, approachable team at WBW Solicitors are here to offer you support, help you sort out and settle the deceased’s affairs.

We can provide answers on all aspects of Probate as we have many years’ experience in dealing with the family home, property, farms and land, business assets, caravan sites, investments, savings, trusts and settlements and foreign assets. We provide practical advice, whether a deceased left a Will or not and we can deal with estates of all sizes.

We want to make the process as simple as possible for you and we are very flexible in that you can instruct us to do as much or as little as you wish.

Our Expertise

Our specialist team of probate advisers can assist in a wide range of matters, including:

  • Deeds of variation
  • Grant of probate applications
  • Administration of estates
  • Intestacy
  • Advising executors and personal representatives
  • Contentious probate and disputes
  • Immediate assistance after bereavement

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