Probate Solicitors Newcastle

When searching for ‘probate solicitors Newcastle’, it can be hard to know where to start. Probate law can be complex, and if you are dealing with probate matters, chances are that you are grieving a lost one who has recently died. You need a law firm that not only possesses notable expertise and experience in probate law and procedure but also treats probate matters with the sensitivity they require.

At Birch & Co, we have practiced probate and estate administration law for decades. Based in Gosforth, our probate solicitors serve clients in Newcastle, throughout the North-East, and around the UK. Noted by clients for our ‘wonderful service’, ‘attention to detail’, and ‘professionalism’, we offer exceptional legal advice coupled with client care that is second-to-none.

Reach out to Birch & Co’s specialist and supportive team today. Call us on 0191 284 5030 or complete a Free Online Enquiry now to get a bespoke fixed price estimate.

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Probate Law Firm In Newcastle

As a specialist probate law firm in Newcastle, we offer a comprehensive estate administration service. We support clients in all aspects of probate law, including the following:

Advising on your duties as executor or administrator of your loved one’s Will.
Advising on whether you need to apply for probate.
Advising on the effects of the rules of intestacy if your loved one died ‘intestate’, without leaving a Will.
Applying for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
Ascertaining the estate’s assets.
Identifying the beneficiaries.
Valuing the estate.
Identifying the estate’s creditors.
Clearing the estate’s debts and liabilities.
Assessing the inheritance tax payable on the estate.
Filing the relevant inheritance tax forms at HMRC.
Distributing the estate between the beneficiaries named in the Will or entitled to inherit under the rules of intestacy.

Our probate solicitors can assist you with a discrete issue, such as applying for the Grant or Probate or Letters of Administration, or you can hand over the entire matter to us, safe in the knowledge that we will handle it with care and efficiency.

What Do Our Probate Solicitors Newcastle Offer?

When you instruct us to help you deal with your loved one’s estate, our probate solicitors in Newcastle go the extra mile to make the process as seamless and stress-free as possible. We develop long-lasting working relationships with many of our clients, who entrust us to take care of their legal affairs for a variety of reasons, including the following:

• Our Probate Expertise

Our probate solicitors are dedicated to estate administration law and practice. As a result, we offer not only first-rate legal advice but also practical guidance to assist you in navigating the process of dealing with your loved one’s assets. We deal with estates of all sizes and complexity and have a proven track record of successfully disentangling particularly messy estates.

• Our Complementary Expertise

Our probate department is part of our wider practice, which offers a complete range of legal services for individuals and businesses. Probate matters often involve other practice areas, such as conveyancing if you need to sell estate property. Having specialists in the other relevant legal disciplines on hand to step in and assist you in administering the estate significantly streamlines the process and reduces the stress involved.

• Our Outstanding Client Care Levels

Our firm belief is that each and every one of our clients deserves an exceptional service. Clients dealing with the estate of a loved one require care and empathy from their legal team, and we take the time to get to know you, put you at ease, and relieve some of the burdens your duties place on you.

• Our Commitment To Cost-Efficiency

To ensure we are able to provide the very best legal support to our clients, we do not offer fixed-price probate services. Instead, we base our charges on the time we need to spend to deal with your matter effectively. Accordingly, the exact cost will depend on the nature and size of the estate with which you are dealing. For example, the costs involved in administering a straightforward estate between one or two beneficiaries will be less than those involved in larger estates with complex assets and scores of beneficiaries.

As a firm, we are committed to providing outstanding legal support at affordable rates. An experienced probate solicitor will oversee your matter from start to finish, supported by junior team members and administrative staff. Your solicitor will explain our charges at the outset of your matter and will provide an estimate of the likely costs. If the case becomes more protracted than expected, we will provide an updated estimate before undertaking further work. You can be confident that you will be made aware of your costs exposure at all times and be kept up to date with regular fee breakdowns.