If you have been named as executor in a will or appointed as the administrator of an estate, you'll need to apply for York probate. Specialist will and estate management company IWC can help you through the process.
By using our comprehensive service, you can have a STEP member or law degree certified professional take care of everything on your behalf. From valuing the estate and applying to the registry through to the distribution of proceeds to the beneficiaries, we offer a first-rate service for a low cost, fixed price, agreed in advance.
When many people refer to probate, they are referring to the application which is made to HM Courts and Tribunals for a document which gives the representative legal authority to act.
Probate actually refers to the entire legal process of administering the estate, from obtaining the grant, to settling the deceased's outstanding bills or debts. It can be long, arduous and complex, especially if you've never experienced a death in the family before.
Many people choose to have a professional act for them, saving them the stress and time, allowing them to deal with their grief and the emotional side of losing someone.
The problem is, as an executor you have an obligation to keep legal costs to a minimum and many companies charge between 1-5% of the estate value to complete probate. Others charge extortionate hourly rates and extras for every phone call they make or letter they send.
IWC are different, we believe in fair pricing and our costs simply reflect the amount of work we must carry out. After all, the process of dealing with a bank account is the same, no matter how much money it contains.
We even guarantee to beat our competitor's written quotes by 10%. There are no hidden extras, the price you are quoted is what you'll pay and we don't require any payment in advance.
We carry comprehensive insurance and are regulated by the Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners for your peace of mind.
You can get free help and advice on any issue relating to probate York by calling our Freephone number on 0800 612 610.