Probate & estate administration
Dealing with the loss of a relative or a close friend who appoints you as their executor can be an extremely difficult and stressful time. We work hard to get you through this challenging time by providing practical advice and support, tailored to meet your needs and the needs of the estate.
Whether your loved one had a will or not, our probate solicitors have the expertise to deal with the most complex of cases, sensitively and in a way that enables you to understand the process during a very difficult period in your life.
We can guide you through the entire probate process including:
- Immediate advice and assistance about what to do when someone dies
- Registering the death
- Funeral arrangements and settling the funeral bill
- Advice about the validity or potential problems with the will and codicils
- Advising executors and personal representatives about their legal duties and responsibilities in winding up and estate
- Completing inheritance tax or income tax returns
- Applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration
- What happens if you die intestate – without making a will
- Inheritance tax reliefs and exemptions
- Collecting in the estate including selling property and shares and closing accounts and investments
- Paying the estate’s debts and liabilities
- Dealing with assets abroad
- Preparing a financial account of the administration of the estate showing what money and assets were in the estate, what liabilities have been paid and what share of the estate each beneficiary receives
- Setting up trusts in wills
- Advising beneficiaries who want to make a deed of variation
- Contentious probate, disputes about wills or other claims against the estate
- Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) 1975 Act claims for financial provision
In 2017 we received the Law Society’s prestigious Excellence in Private Client Practice award for our work in this area of law.
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Wills, probate & private client news
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Wollens is delighted to secure a number of rankings within the prestigious Legal 500 directory 2024 edition. The Team Wollens were part of the 700 brave souls who competed in the North Devon Hospice Mission Unbreakable challenge, ditching their cozy Sunday at home, the teams took to the fields, mud and obstacles.
Wollens celebrate firm wide inclusion within Legal 500 rankings 2024!
Wollens is delighted to secure a number of rankings within the prestigious Legal 500 directory 2024 edition. The Legal 500 is the leading guide to law firms and solicitors in the UK.
Best practice when acting as an executor
You should ensure that you understand the role and are willing to take on the responsibility before starting to act.
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Avoiding common problems with beneficiaries
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Do medical staff have to respect a power of attorney?
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Providing for a child with disabilities in your will
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Jonathan Dickson strengthens Wollens Private Client Team
Wollens are delighted to announce a significant addition to our highly regarded Private Client team with the recent appointment of Jonathan Dickson who joins the team as a partner. With his extensive qualifications and experience, Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge in the areas of taxation, estate planning, and wealth preservation, further enhancing Wollens’ ability to provide comprehensive legal services to wealthy individuals and their families.
Wollens launches new Sports Law Division
Wollens are proud to launch this exciting new chapter in the firm’s development. Our new department is being driven by our sports lawyer Marco Floreale who has expertise in working with all types of sports people across the continuum of sports law.
Wollens is officially recognised as #72 in the UK 2023 Best Workplaces™
Great Place to Work ® have released to the top 100 Best Workplaces ™ highlighting small, medium and large organisations.
This year Wollens has been ranked 72nd in the country and the highest ranked law firm in the 2023 Best Workplace ™ medium organisations category. Great Place to Work ® are the global authority on workplace culture.