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Solicitors Probate

Probate in the UK is the legal process through which the estate of a deceased person is administered. It involves confirming the validity of the will (or, in cases of intestacy, following statutory rules), valuing assets, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining estate to the beneficiaries. The solicitors and lawyers listed below are experts in handling all aspects of probate and can ensure that the process runs smoothly.

  • Validating the will: Obtaining a Grant of Probate when a will exists, or Letters of Administration when there is no valid will.
  • Estate valuation: Assessing the total value of assets, including property, investments, and personal belongings.
  • Settling debts and taxes: Identifying and paying off outstanding debts, including inheritance tax and other liabilities.
  • Asset distribution: Distributing the estate according to the will or, in its absence, the rules of intestacy.
  • Resolving disputes: Addressing any challenges or disputes that may arise during the probate process, such as disagreements among beneficiaries.

A probate solicitor can:

  • Provide expert advice: Explaining the probate process, your legal obligations, and the best strategy for administering the estate.
  • Prepare and file documentation: Assisting with the completion of probate applications, valuations, and other required forms to ensure compliance with legal standards.
  • Manage estate administration: Overseeing the settlement of debts and taxes, and ensuring the smooth distribution of assets among beneficiaries.
  • Represent you in disputes: If conflicts or challenges arise during probate, a solicitor can represent your interests in negotiations or court proceedings.

Costs for probate work depend on the complexity of the estate, the value of the assets, and the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates generally range from £150 to £400, while many firms offer fixed-fee packages for straightforward cases. An initial consultation—often free or available at a reduced rate—will help you understand your options, estimate expenses, and determine the best approach for your probate needs.

Jo Walia

London SW16 2NJ

Jo Walia solicitor Probate London

Probate Solicitor London

24 years of experience

From 206 £ and 260 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 23 years of experience, Jo Walia provides expert legal advice in family law, litigation, and civil disputes. Specializing in resolving complex cases through mediation, Jo is committed to offering clear guidance and pursuing settlement where appropriate. Areas of Expertise Family Law – Specializing in divorce, child cus...

Sherry Taylor

London SW18 1GN

Sherry Taylor solicitor Probate London

Probate Solicitor London

From 275 £ and 295 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sherry Taylor is an experienced lawyer based in London, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate matters, including will writing, contesting a will, contentious probate, and probate. She does not accept legal aid cases but provides expert, personalized legal advice to individuals navigating complex estate-related issues. S...

Jamie-Lee Hampson

Liverpool L13 5SG

Jamie-Lee Hampson solicitor Probate Liverpool

Probate Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jamie-Lee Hampson is a dedicated solicitor based in Liverpool with over 8 years of experience in the legal field. Specializing in personal injury, wills, trusts, and estates, Jamie-Lee is known for her commitment to providing expert legal assistance to clients dealing with a range of personal and family-related matters. She...

Paul ROSSITER

Shotton CH5 1BY

Paul ROSSITER solicitor Probate Shotton

Probate Solicitor Shotton

38 years of experience

From 217 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Personal Injury & Conveyancing Solicitors in Wales & Cheshire PSR Solicitors is a leading firm of Serious & Personal Injury Solicitors in Wales and Cheshire. From time to time accidents do happen and unfortunately, it is true to say that injuries which may result, can go on to have a significant impact on your p...

Thushara Collins

Benfleet SS7 5LD

Thushara Collins solicitor Probate Benfleet

Probate Solicitor Benfleet

19 years of experience

From 100 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Thushara Collins, a lawyer based in Benfleet, brings 18 years of experience in family law, property matters, and estate planning, providing dedicated legal services to clients. Fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Punjabi, Thushara specializes in various areas, including: Family Law & Divorce Advising clients on divorc...

Elizabeth Middleton

Reading RG5 4AE

Elizabeth Middleton solicitor Probate Reading

Probate Solicitor Reading

22 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Visiting a solicitor should be, welcoming and friendly experience, which is why I pride myself on offering a sympathetic, professional environment, based on listening and empathy. It’s important to me that clients have time to explain their problems so that I gain an understanding of their circumstances so that I can offer ...

Paul Britton

Hove BN3 2BP

Paul Britton solicitor Probate Hove

Probate Solicitor Hove

From 200 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : I am the Owner, Director and a Solicitor at my firm, Britton and Time Solicitors. Britton and Time is a law firm based in Brighton and Hove which focuses on a multitude of legal areas. Before creating Britton and Time, I worked in another central London law firm and also in business development roles in my early 20's. I hav...

Deborah Reynolds

Pentre CF41 7LY

Deborah Reynolds solicitor Probate Pentre

Probate Solicitor Pentre

42 years of experience

From 75 £ and 325 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Deborah Reynolds is a highly experienced solicitor based in Pentre, with 41 years of legal expertise. Specialising in family law, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estates, she has built a long-standing reputation for providing professional and client-focused legal services. Her extensive experience spans residential conve...

Luca Salerno

London EC4M 8BU

Luca Salerno solicitor Probate London

Probate Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 250 £ and 400 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Luca Salerno is an accomplished solicitor based in London with 22 years of experience specializing in fraud, family law, international law, and litigation. Fluent in English, German, and Italian, he serves a diverse clientele, offering expert legal guidance in complex and cross-border matters. Having worked for major intern...

Debra Williamson

Buckinghamshire SLP 0BG

Debra Williamson solicitor Probate Buckinghamshire

Probate Solicitor Buckinghamshire

33 years of experience

From 225 £ and 225 £

Accepts legal aid in Probate

At a glance : Debra Williamson is a highly experienced solicitor based in Buckinghamshire, with 32 years of legal expertise. She specialises in wills, trusts, and estate matters, as well as driving and motoring offences. As the founder and head of MDW Solicitors, Debra is committed to providing a modern legal approach tailored to the nee...

Merlin BATCHELOR

Norwich NR1 2NG

Merlin BATCHELOR solicitor Probate Norwich

Probate Solicitor Norwich

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Merlin Batchelor is a highly experienced solicitor advocate, notary public, and managing director at Notary Near Me, based in Norwich. Specializing in conveyancing and probate, Merlin has a broad range of experience handling legal matters, from straightforward house sales and purchases to more complex lease purchase option ...

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh

Middlesex HA1 3RA

Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh solicitor Probate Middlesex

Probate Solicitor Middlesex

16 years of experience

From 250 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Jennifer Owusu-Barnieh is a senior solicitor and co-founder of Danbar Solicitors, based in Middlesex. With over 15 years of experience, she is a highly skilled lawyer specializing in employment law, civil litigation, family law, and immigration matters. As the head of the Immigration Department at Danbar Solicitors, Jennife...

Shah Ali

London E1 2LX

Shah Ali solicitor Probate London

Probate Solicitor London

14 years of experience

From 150 £ and 229 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Shah Ali is a highly accomplished solicitor based in London, with 13 years of experience in family law, immigration, intellectual property, bankruptcy, conveyancing, and wills, trusts, and estates. As the founding Senior Partner of Waterstone Solicitors, he has built a reputation for delivering strategic and results-driven ...

Prashant Chaudhary

Southall UB1 3DB

Prashant Chaudhary solicitor Probate Southall

Probate Solicitor Southall

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Prashant Chaudhary is a specialist solicitor based in Southall, offering expert legal services in Family Law, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. With a wealth of experience, he provides comprehensive legal support tailored to his clients' needs, handling everything from family-related disputes to estate administration. In F...

Wendy Tsang

Staffordshire B79 7JS

Wendy Tsang solicitor Probate Staffordshire

Probate Solicitor Staffordshire

10 years of experience

From 195 £ and 195 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Wendy Tsang is an experienced solicitor based in Staffordshire, specializing in wills, trusts, and estate matters. With a strong background working at two Legal 500 and Lexcel-accredited firms, she brings a high level of legal expertise and a reputation for outstanding client care to her current role at GloverPriest, where ...

Calum WHELAN

Liverpool L5 6PX

Calum WHELAN solicitor Probate Liverpool

Probate Solicitor Liverpool

9 years of experience

From 185 £ and 185 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Calum Whelan is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool, specializing in family law, divorce, and wills, trusts, and estates. With eight years of legal experience, he is a key member of Paul Crowley & Co, where he has been practicing since 2019, focusing exclusively on divorce, separation, and financial matters aris...

Emeka Ezekwe

Ilford IG1 2SD

Emeka Ezekwe solicitor Probate Ilford

Probate Solicitor Ilford

26 years of experience

From 250 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Emeka Ezekwe is a highly experienced solicitor based in Ilford, with 25 years of expertise in family law, divorce, litigation, and wills, trusts, and estate matters. Since qualifying in 2000, he has built a strong reputation for providing tailored legal solutions that clients can trust when making crucial decisions in both ...

Lauren MCINTOSH

Hampshire PO16 7BL

Lauren MCINTOSH solicitor Probate Hampshire

Probate Solicitor Hampshire

14 years of experience

From 255 £ and 255 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Lauren MCINTOSH, a lawyer based in Hampshire, specializes in wills, trusts, and estate law, bringing over 13 years of experience to the field. Lauren is dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Will Writing: Drafting wills tailored to clients' specific needs and wishes. Contesting a W...

Kay WINSTON

Bristol BS7 8BH

Kay WINSTON solicitor Probate Bristol

Probate Solicitor Bristol

45 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 44 years of experience in the legal profession, Kay Winston is a highly skilled solicitor specializing in Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. A graduate of Aberystwyth University College of Wales, Kay has worked extensively within the Private Client sector for over three decades. Kay’s practice covers a wide range of se...

Syd Brown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Syd Brown solicitor Probate Belfast

Probate Solicitor Belfast

29 years of experience

From 110 £ and 150 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Syd Brown is an experienced lawyer based in Belfast, renowned for his expertise in property law, wills, trusts, estate matters, and dispute resolution. With 28 years of legal practice, he has developed a solid reputation for delivering high-quality legal services tailored to meet the needs of his clients. Over the course of...

James Winfield

Hampshire GU30 7PQ

James Winfield solicitor Probate Hampshire

Probate Solicitor Hampshire

20 years of experience

From 280 £ and 330 £

Does not accept legal aid

Please let me have your email and contact number. I will then make contact to do an initial fact-find before providing a quote for whatever is require

At a glance : James is a private client lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in regional, national, international and high street firms. He is a full member of the Society of Trusts & Estates Practitioners (STEP) and The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (previously Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)). He regularly presents and writes a...

Najib Khan

Hatfield AL9 5HZ

Najib Khan solicitor Probate Hatfield

Probate Solicitor Hatfield

19 years of experience

From 180 £ and 240 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Najib Khan is an independent lawyer based in Hatfield, with over 18 years of experience in immigration litigation, dispute resolution, civil litigation, conveyancing, and various other legal areas. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, Najib offers a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of both ind...

Hallmark Solicitors Limited

Birmingham B4 6AT

Hallmark Solicitors Limited solicitor Probate Birmingham

Probate Solicitor Birmingham

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Hallmark Solicitors Limited is a law firm based in Birmingham, UK, providing expert legal services in family law, financial disputes, and private client matters. The firm assists clients with a wide range of family-related issues, including divorce, nullity, disputes between cohabiting partners, and matters involving childr...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani solicitor Probate London

Probate Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 250 £ and 450 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, intellectual property, litigation,...

Diarmuid McKeown

Belfast BT1 3GN

Diarmuid McKeown solicitor Probate Belfast

Probate Solicitor Belfast

48 years of experience

From 150 £ and 220 £

Accepts legal aid in Probate

Free first consultation of 30 min

At a glance : Areas of Practice Personal Injury My firm McKeowns is recognised as a leading Personal Injury practice within Northern Ireland. Our approach to handling claims has been centred entirely on caring for clients. From the moment of instruction until the settlement of claim and payment of damages, each of our clients embarks upo...

Reina D'Costa

Harrow HA5 1BN

Reina D'Costa solicitor Probate Harrow

Probate Solicitor Harrow

From 150 £ and 300 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Reina D’costa, the founder of Bizlaw UK, is a savvy, practical and proactive UK Solicitor (dual qualified in the UK and India). She has many years of legal experience and great testimonials. She has a proven track record with multinationals, and start-ups and achievements across new territories and services. Reina has advis...

Mark Hunter

Liverpool L11 1BX

Mark Hunter solicitor Probate Liverpool

Probate Solicitor Liverpool

30 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Mark Hunter is an specialist personal injury solicitor and the owner of Mackrell & Thomas. Mark has considerable expertise in all types of personal injury claims, ranging from fatal accidents and catastrophic injuries to minor whiplash and sprains. Mark has over 20 years’ experience as a solicitor specialising in person...

Mark Cairns

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

Mark Cairns solicitor Probate Derbyshire

Probate Solicitor Derbyshire

42 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 41 years of experience, Mark Cairns is a seasoned solicitor specializing in residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, trusts, estates, and neighbour disputes. Having joined Rickards & Cleaver in 1986 and later becoming a Partner, he has a wealth of experience across various legal fields. Areas of Expertise Re...

Marc White

Bristol BS7 8BH

Marc White solicitor Probate Bristol

Probate Solicitor Bristol

28 years of experience

From 200 £ and 200 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 27 years of experience, Marc White is a highly regarded solicitor specializing in Litigation, Wills, Trusts, and Estate matters. Fluent in English, French, and Spanish, Marc offers a unique ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse range of clients, providing tailored legal solutions to meet their s...

Liz Garratt

Derbyshire DE55 7DD

Liz Garratt solicitor Probate Derbyshire

Probate Solicitor Derbyshire

19 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : With 18 years of experience, Liz Garratt is a highly skilled Private Client Solicitor specializing in Conveyancing, Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Having been in the legal profession since 2007, Liz offers a compassionate and client-focused approach to legal matters, particularly in the areas of Wills, Probate, Lasting Powers ...

5 Solicitors in Wills trust and estate (Area of expertise might be Probate)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Claire Lawler

Liverpool L13 5SG

Claire Lawler solicitor Probate Liverpool

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Liverpool

29 years of experience

From 100 £ and 217 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Claire Lawler is an experienced solicitor based in Liverpool with 28 years of legal practice. Specializing in wills, trusts, estates, and personal injury claims, Claire has been an integral part of the team at Mackrell & Thomas for over 22 years. She is particularly skilled in handling personal injury claims and holds a...

Karen Rieveley

London SW11 4HY

Karen Rieveley solicitor Probate London

Wills trust and estate Solicitor London

34 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Karen Rieveley is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with over 33 years of expertise in conveyancing, wills, trusts, and estate matters. As a Director of Hodders Law Limited, she has played a pivotal role in the firm since training with Hodders and qualifying as a solicitor in 1992. She currently leads the Conv...

Ian Aris

Coalville LE67 8LZ

Ian Aris solicitor Probate Coalville

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Coalville

15 years of experience

From 150 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Ian Aris is a dedicated solicitor with 14 years of experience, specializing in litigation, wills, trusts, and estate matters. Since qualifying as a solicitor in 2011, he has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality, personalized legal services, ensuring that each client receives tailored support suited to their ...

Osman Zulfiqar

Bradford BD8 9HL

Osman Zulfiqar solicitor Probate Bradford

Wills trust and estate Solicitor Bradford

23 years of experience

From 200 £ and 260 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Osman Zulfiqar is a highly experienced solicitor with over 22 years of expertise in litigation, dispute resolution, and family law. As the founder of Prolegis Solicitors, he is committed to providing strategic, results-driven legal representation with a client-focused approach. Under his leadership, Prolegis Solicitors oper...

Sophie DONOVAN

West Midlands DY14 9HZ

Sophie DONOVAN solicitor Probate West Midlands

Wills trust and estate Solicitor West Midlands

13 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Sophie Donovan is an experienced solicitor based in the West Midlands, specializing in a wide range of legal areas, including family law, Wills and probate, debt recovery, and residential conveyancing. With 12 years of experience in the legal profession, Sophie has built a strong reputation for providing professional, relia...

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