Deceased Estates

GUIDING YOU THOUGH EVERY STEP OF DECEASED ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Administering a deceased estate carries significant legal and practical responsibilities at a time when you are often also dealing with the loss of a loved one.

At Penmans, we assist people who have been entrusted with looking after a deceased estate. Whether you have been named as an executor in a Will or need to apply to administer an estate where there is no Will, we can guide you through every stage of the process.

Every estate is different. Some are relatively straightforward, while others involve more complex legal or practical issues. We’ll explain the process, discuss what is required in your circumstances, and provide the level of support that’s right for you.

we can help with

Understanding your responsibilities.
Obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
Identifying, collecting and transferring estate assets.
Selling or transferring estate property.
Paying estate debts and liabilities.
Distributing the estate in accordance with the Will or, where there is no Will, the relevant legal requirements.
Helping bring a loved one’s affairs to a close.

If disputes arise, our litigation team can also assist with contested Wills, family provision claims and other deceased estate disputes.