What happens?
After the death of a partner or loved one, those left behind not only have the sadness and emotional turmoil to deal with, but the realities and practicalities of everyday life. The deceased's affairs have to be dealt with, sometimes a house sold and usually an estate administered and wound up. If the deceased left a Will the burden and worry of who does what and gets what is removed. But if the deceased did not leave a Will, deciding who deals with his or her affairs and who inherits the estate may not be straightforward. You are advised to talk to a Solicitor before doing anything. Your Solicitor will advise you what needs to be done.
How we can help?
Our Private Client Department can help in a caring professional way at what is inevitably a difficult and sometimes stressful time for families. The complex issues we can help with include:
- Interpretation of the Will
- The position without a Will (Intestacy)
- The role and liability of the personal representatives
- The court procedure for obtaining the Grant of Representation
- Completion of Inheritance Tax accounts and liaising with the Revenue
- Capital Gains Tax and Income Tax issues
- Deed of Variation
- Complexities involving both Agricultural and Business Assets
- Liquidation of assets and payment of liabilities and expenses
- Establishing trusts provided for in the Will or under rules of Intestacy
- Distributing the estate
- Preparation of estate accounts for the beneficiaries.
What does it cost?
Please just ask us - an enquiry costs nothing! We understand professional costs are a major concern for clients. We are flexible and transparent, and provide various options to suit your needs.