Probate Lewes : Knill James LLP

What is probate?

Probate is the legal right to deal with a deceased person’s property, money and possessions.

If you’re named as an executor in someone’s will, you may need to apply for probate after they have passed away. Probate involves administering the estate, preparing the accounts, paying any inheritance tax, and distributing the assets to the beneficiaries.

Dealing with probate is often quite challenging and can be a complicated and lengthy process. Moreover, all this comes at a difficult time when you are having to cope with the death of a loved one.

How we can help you

Our specialist team can help you with:

Applying for the Grant of Probate

Completion of Inheritance Tax forms

Administration of the estate

Calculating inheritance tax and considering any planning opportunities for the beneficiaries

Considering and discussing the use of Trusts and Deeds of Variation

Acting as executors

In addition, our experts will ensure that the estate’s tax liability is kept to a minimum, so that more of it can be passed on to the beneficiaries.

Why work with us?

We are one of a small number of accountancy firms who are licensed to carry out probate work. Our qualified experts can provide help, including tax advice, and deal with all aspects of the probate process.

With a sympathetic approach at all times, we will help you to finalise probate quickly and with the minimum of fuss. From applying for probate and completing tax forms, to accounts preparation and estate administration, our specialist team can handle everything, which means that you don’t have to.

Our fees are charged on a time spent basis, rather than as a percentage of the value of the estate. This cost-effective approach often means fewer charges are incurred by the estate, so more of it can be passed on to the beneficiaries.

Our Guide to Probate Fees Our Probate Service leaflet

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What our clients say

Lindy, Joe & David Waters

Probate is a tortuous process at a time of high emotional anxiety, and we were really pleased when Knill James told us they could deal with it on our behalf. They have been understanding, tolerant and highly competent – in a word professional.

We would highly recommend them to anyone in a similar situation.

Julie Franklin

The probate application was quickly sorted, along with all the inheritance tax forms and schedules for HMRC. Knill James also worked out what the inheritance tax liability was and advised us how best to pay it.

Kirsty and the team were really sympathetic and helpful, and it was reassuring to know they were dealing with it all, so we could focus on other things.