Probate & Estate Administration Solicitors in Harrow
Losing someone is difficult enough without the paperwork that follows. Kenton Solicitors takes on the administration of the estate so you do not have to deal with banks, forms, and deadlines at a time when you have enough on your mind.
We apply for the Grant of Probate, collect in the assets, settle any outstanding liabilities, and distribute the estate to those entitled to it. We also act where there is no will, and where executors need help with only part of the process.
Appointments are available at our Kenton Road office in person, by telephone, or by video call, Monday to Saturday. We can also visit you at home where that is easier.
Free Consultation — 020 8907 2444Our Probate Services
We can take on the whole estate from start to finish, or help with a specific part of it — whichever suits you.
Grant of Probate Applications
We prepare and submit the application to the Probate Registry on behalf of the executors, along with the required reporting, and deal with any queries raised.
Full Estate Administration
We handle the estate end to end — valuing the assets, obtaining the grant, closing accounts, settling liabilities, and distributing to the beneficiaries with full accounts provided.
Where There Is No Will
Where someone has died without leaving a will, we advise on who is entitled to deal with the estate and who inherits, and we apply for the grant on their behalf.
Support for Executors
Where you would rather deal with the estate yourself but want guidance along the way, we can advise on the parts you need help with and leave the rest to you.
Property in the Estate
Where the estate includes a home or other property, our conveyancing team handles the sale or transfer alongside the rest of the administration, keeping everything in one place.
Estate Accounts
We prepare full accounts showing everything that came into the estate, everything paid out, and how the balance has been divided, so beneficiaries can see exactly what happened.
The Probate Process — Step by Step
Every estate is different, but most follow the same five stages. Here is what happens when we act for you.
Initial Meeting
We meet with you, look at the will if there is one, and explain what needs to happen and roughly how long it will take.
Valuing the Estate
We contact banks, pension providers, and other institutions to identify and value everything owned and owed.
Applying for the Grant
We complete the required reporting and submit the application to the Probate Registry on the executors' behalf.
Collecting & Settling
Once the grant is issued, we close accounts, sell or transfer assets, and settle any outstanding liabilities.
Distributing the Estate
We pay the beneficiaries what they are entitled to and provide full estate accounts showing how everything was dealt with.
What Being an Executor Involves
Executors carry real responsibility. You are accountable to the beneficiaries for how the estate is dealt with, and mistakes — assets missed, liabilities overlooked, money paid out too early — can leave you personally exposed.
Most people take it on without any experience of what is involved, often while grieving. Instructing a solicitor means the work is handled properly, the deadlines are met, and you are not carrying that responsibility on your own.
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Bank accounts, pensions, investments, and policies can be spread across many providers. We carry out searches to make sure nothing is missed before the estate is distributed.
Dealing With Liabilities
Outstanding bills, loans, and other liabilities have to be identified and settled from the estate before anything is paid to the beneficiaries. We handle this properly and in the right order.
Protecting Executors
We can place the required notices before the estate is distributed, which protects the executors if an unknown claim comes forward afterwards.
Keeping Beneficiaries Informed
Disagreements often start with silence. We keep beneficiaries updated on progress and provide clear accounts at the end, which heads off most disputes before they begin.
Estates We Deal With
Executors Named in a Will
Those appointed to deal with an estate who would rather hand the work to a solicitor, or who want support with the parts they are unsure about.
Families With No Will
Where no will was left, we advise on who is entitled to deal with the estate, who inherits, and in what shares.
Estates Including Property
Where a home or other property forms part of the estate, our conveyancing team handles the sale or transfer alongside the administration.
Estates With Business Interests
Where the estate includes a business or shareholding, additional care is needed. We advise on how these are valued and passed on.
Estates With Overseas Assets
Property or accounts held abroad involve extra steps. We advise on how these are dealt with alongside the UK assets.
Beneficiaries With Concerns
Where you are entitled to a share of an estate and are not being kept informed, we can advise on your position and what you are entitled to ask for.
Probate Solicitors Serving Harrow
We deal with estates for families across Harrow and the surrounding areas of north-west London. Many of the estates we handle involve a family home in the borough, which our conveyancing team sells or transfers as part of the same matter.
Being local helps with this kind of work. You can come into the office, sit down with your solicitor, and go through things properly rather than dealing with everything by post and email.
Get in Touch
To discuss an estate, contact our team for a free initial consultation. There is no need to bring anything with you to the first meeting.
020 8907 2444or email info@kentonsolicitors.co.uk
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Walk-ins welcome. Home visits can be arranged where needed.
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