How to administer an estate (probate)?

Vardags’ private client team has many years’ expertise in managing probate in an efficient and cost effective manner to ensure that administration of the estate in question is carried out as effectively and as quickly as possible.

In addition, should the circumstances arise, we have vast experience of undertaking urgent applications, for example, to sell assets.

Should any disputes arise either with the tax authorities or between beneficiaries in relation to the payment of tax, legal advice should be taken at the earliest possible opportunity in such matters, as delays in making tax payments can result in penalties being imposed on an estate.

Vardags are equally as skilled when dealing with the implementation of a will. On occasion, when a will is made public, it can contain some surprises for those who believe they should receive a bequest, but for whatever reason have been left out of a will, or perhaps have received much less than they anticipated.

Vardags can assist either the person wishing to bring a claim or the personal representatives of the deceased in defending a claim. This includes advising on the steps to take before going to court, and how you follow the correct protocol to maximise the chance of success and negate any possibility of cost penalties.