PROBATE

Areas covered:-

• Probate
• Administration of estates
• Deeds of Variation post-death planning
• Oaths

If a relative of yours dies and has not left a Will it is said that they have died intestate. In such circumstances the person responsible for dealing with the deceased’s estate is usually the closest relative.

Under the law of intestacy the order of the deceased’s closest relative is set out below, this order is the same order of entitlement to inherit the deceased’s estate. However in some circumstances there are set limits as to how much certain relatives can inherit after which the next in line inherits a proportion of the deceased’s estate:-

The relative responsible for dealing with the estate is called the personal representative.

The personal representative must deal with duties which include:-

• Pay for the deceased’s funeral
• Obtain the Grant of Representation from the Probate Registry
• Value the estate
• Complete Inland Revenue tax returns
• Calculate and pay any tax due
• Pay the deceased’s debts
• Prepare estate accounts
• Distribute the estate in accordance with the intestacy rules

This firm can deal with all of the above duties on your behalf. Contact this firm for a free quotation.

This guide is intended as general information only it does not seek to summarise the relevant legislation which is a complex and technical area of law. This guide should therefore not be relied upon and you should take specific professional legal advice relating to your personal circumstances.