Probate Solicitors in Colchester

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**.