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When a person dies it is probably the most traumatic experience that a close relative can go through. It is a time when a professional person with experience of Estates can be of great value and assistance.

If a person has left a valid Will then the Executors named in the Will need to obtain a Grant of Probate to carry out the deceased's wishes. If, however, a deceased has not left a Will the Estate has to be dealt with pursuant to the Intestacy Rules and the nearest next of kin will probably need to obtain a Grant of Letters of Administration to deal with the administration of the Estate.

In all cases the assets and liabilities of the deceased would need to be known so that a value of the Estate can be obtained. Depending on the value of the Estate, there may be a requirement for Inland Revenue Forms to be completed and sent to the Capital Taxes Office. There are some cases where an Inland Revenue Account is not required. In all cases where a Grant is needed an Oath would need to be sworn by the Executors/Administrators and a Solicitor can help with the application for the Grant.

How much would it cost?
This firm charges on a time spent basis. The Law Society Regulations allow a percentage of the value of the Estate to be charged. This Firm considers it to be fair to the client to charge only for the time spent in dealing with the file.

The person in overall charge of the Administration of Estates is Tania Austin and she can be contacted at our office. Email: tania.austin@gardneraustinlaw.com.