Advice for Executors of Wills in Colchester

Specialist advice from probate and estate administration solicitors in Colchester.

Losing someone close to you is a distressing time, not helped by the need to administer their estate with the many decisions and complexities of the law to contend with. Holmes & Hills Solicitors in Colchester has a team of friendly, dedicated professionals who are able to assist you with all aspects of estate administration, whether you are an executor appointed by a Will or an administrator where there is no Will (an Intestacy).

If you wish to instruct us we can help you with:

  • Advice in respect of your legal duties and responsibilities
  • Understanding the terms of the Will
  • Issues with the administration caused by difficult family relationships
  • Assessing the Inheritance Tax liability
  • Applying for the transferable and main residence nil-rate bands
  • Preparing the HM Revenue and Customs Account
  • Foreign elements: including property, bank accounts and shares
  • Charitable beneficiaries and their requirements
  • Minor Beneficiaries
  • Will Trusts
  • Tax issues during the administration
  • Use of our client account (avoiding the need to open an executor’s bank account)
  • Claims against the estate by creditors or disappointed beneficiaries
  • Deeds of Variation

So, why contact Holmes & Hills?

Administering an estate is often time consuming, complex and there are pitfalls for the lay person. We are happy to assist with as much or as little as you need, whether applying only for the Grant of Representation or the whole of the estate administration from start to finish. You can have peace of mind knowing that you will have the benefit of our expert knowledge to ensure you comply with your legal responsibilities.

We can meet you at our offices at Marks Tey, Colchester or one of our other offices in Braintree, Halstead, Coggeshall, Sudbury or Tiptree. Alternatively we can meet you in your own home**.

Get Free Initial Guidance

Call 01206593933 and ask to speak to a member of our Private Client Team.

**By prior arrangement - home visit charges apply.

Key Contact

Sue Carlile

Senior Associate

sc@holmes-hills.co.uk

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