Probate and Estate Administration

When a loved one dies, handling their estate can feel overwhelming. At Willett & Co Solicitors, we offer professional and compassionate support to ease the burden of probate and estate administration, guiding executors, administrators, and families through every legal step with clarity and care.

⚖️ What Happens to an Estate After Death?

The estate includes everything the person owned money, property, possessions, and debts. These assets cannot be accessed or distributed until legal authority has been granted through a Grant of Representation (also known as Probate).

  • If the person left a Will, the appointed Executor applies for Probate and distributes the estate as specified.

  • If there is no Will, the estate is managed under the rules of intestacy, and a close family member will usually act as Administrator.

🛠️ Our Probate & Estate Administration Services Include:

  • ✔ Valuing the estate for Probate and Inheritance Tax

  • ✔ Preparing and submitting the Grant of Representation application

  • ✔ Collecting estate funds and settling debts, including tax liabilities

  • ✔ Managing the transfer or sale of shares, land, or property

  • ✔ Ensuring full legal and tax compliance throughout the process

👩‍⚖️ Why Choose Willett & Co?

  • Decades of experience in probate and private client law

  • Clear, jargon-free guidance throughout

  • Trusted by families across Suffolk and East Anglia

  • Fixed-fee services available where appropriate

  • Discreet and sensitive approach in difficult times

📞 Get Probate Help from a Local Expert

If you're an Executor, next of kin, or unsure how to begin dealing with a loved one’s estate, we can help.

Contact Willett & Co Solicitors in Bury St Edmunds today for advice on probate, intestacy, and estate administration.

📍 18 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1XQ
📞 01284 701323
📧 law@willettsolicitors.com
🌐 www.willettsolicitors.com