Probate & Estate Administration

Probate solicitors in Watford, Milton Keynes & Northampton

Losing someone is hard enough. We take the weight of probate off your shoulders, obtaining the Grant of Probate and handling the estate with care, clarity and expertise.

  • We obtain the Grant of Probate and administer the estate for you
  • Support for executors on their duties and responsibilities
  • Tax-efficient administration that helps minimise inheritance tax
  • Offices in Milton Keynes, Northampton & Watford

Speak to a probate solicitor

Tell us a little about what you need and we’ll call you back at a time that suits you.

Your enquiry is confidential and handled by a qualified solicitor.

or call us on 0345 070 6000

STEP-qualified
Estate planning specialists

SRA regulated
A recognised law firm

Lexcel accredited
Law Society quality mark

Certified B Corp
Business as a force for good

Why choose a solicitor

Probate handled properly, so you don’t have to

Dealing with a loved one’s estate is daunting, and as an executor you can be held personally responsible for mistakes. Our team takes on the legal work, handles the tax, and guides you with compassion and clarity at a difficult time.

We can act for you

We frequently act as executors, or advise and support executors on their duties, taking the burden off the family.

STEP & tax expertise

Members of STEP, administering estates tax-efficiently and helping to minimise inheritance tax exposure.

Every estate, any complexity

From straightforward estates to high-value ones with business interests, trusts or international assets.

Compassionate & clear

A personal, professional service that guides you through every stage, with clarity when you need it most.

Meet our PROBATE solicitors

Laura Daly

Legal Executive

Emily Dickinson

Solicitor

Laura Enright

Paralegal

Darcy Hopkins

Trainee Solicitor

Emma Taylor

Paralegal

Daniel Wilson

Partner

How we can help

Probate & estate matters, fully handled

01

Obtaining Grant of Probate

Ascertaining the estate’s assets and liabilities, completing the inheritance tax forms and securing the Grant.

02

Support for executors

Advising executors on their legal obligations and duties, or acting as executor on your behalf.

03

Inheritance tax & valuations

Guidance on IHT, available reliefs and accurate valuation of property, business interests and investments.

04

Business & overseas assets

Handling high-value and cross-border estates in close coordination with your other professional advisers.

05

Estates with no will

Where someone dies intestate, advising on the statutory rules and obtaining the Grant for you.

06

EMW Trust Corporation

Our trust corporation can act as executor or trustee, providing continuous, reliable service over time.

The process

Guided through, step by step

From first call to a fully administered estate, we handle the detail and keep you informed.

1

Get in touch

Tell us about your situation and we’ll arrange a convenient time to talk.

2

We assess the estate

We establish the assets, liabilities and any inheritance tax due.

3

We obtain the Grant

We complete the required forms and secure the Grant of Probate.

4

We administer the estate

We settle liabilities and distribute the estate correctly and efficiently.

Client experience

Families we’ve supported

Good to know

Common Questions

Probate is the legal process of dealing with someone’s estate after they die: proving the will, obtaining the Grant of Probate, settling any liabilities and distributing the assets to the beneficiaries.

You’re not required to use one, but as an executor you can be held personally liable for mistakes. A solicitor makes sure the estate is handled correctly and lifts the burden off you.

It depends on the size and complexity of the estate. Once we understand what’s involved, we’ll give you a clear quote up front so there are no surprises.

Straightforward estates can take several months, while complex or high-value estates take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline once we understand the estate.

Where someone dies intestate, we advise on how the estate is distributed under the statutory rules and obtain the Grant of Probate on your behalf.

Yes. We advise on inheritance tax, available reliefs and accurate valuations, and administer the estate in a way that is legally compliant and tax-efficient.

Support when you need it most

Speak to a probate solicitor about obtaining the Grant of Probate and administering the estate. We’ll call you back at a time that suits you.

Enquire now

Your enquiry is confidential and handled by a qualified solicitor.

or call us on 0345 070 6000