Probate and Estate Administration

When an estate needs handling with care, we’re by your side

When a family member passes, there are often daunting practical and legal responsibilities to take care of. From applying for probate and administering an estate, to navigating inheritance tax and resolving disputes, our experienced probate solicitors can guide you through every stage of the process with kindness and clarity.

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Precise and clear guidance for estates of all sizes

We have considerable expertise in administering estates of all sizes - from modest estates with few complexities to highly valuable estates comprising complex assets held in multiple jurisdictions. All estates are different and we take time at the outset to get to know you and understand how you would like to work with us. We are then committed to keeping you updated regularly as we progress the administration of the estate.

For private clients with other estate planning and lasting power of attorney needs, we also provide our Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning and Estate Disputes services.

Our probate and estate support covers:

Executor advice
We guide you through your responsibilities, clarifying exactly what needs to be done and when.

Probate applications
We make sure the necessary information and documentation are prepared correctly – moving the administration of the estate forward efficiently.

Wills and intestacy
We explain how the estate should be distributed according to the will’s terms. If there is no will, we’ll advise on the intestacy provisions and how they apply to the estate.

Estate valuations
Coordinating with valuers and other professionals if needed, we help establish the value of assets for inheritance tax and estate administration purposes.

Inheritance tax accounts
We prepare the necessary inheritance tax accounts and clarify the tax position of the estate – ensuring all the requirements are dealt with accurately.

Deeds of variation
This deed allows beneficiaries to change how an estate is distributed. We advise on whether this is applicable and then take care of the process, from drafting to implementation.

Overseas assets
When an estate includes assets abroad, we coordinate with lawyers in the relevant jurisdiction to make sure everything is administered smoothly.

Property transfers
We deal with the legal transfer of property, ensuring ownership is updated correctly and the property is dealt with in accordance with the will or intestacy provisions.

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Probate and Estate Administration

Meet the experts

Senior Partner & Head of Private Client

Chris Daynes

Chris is the firm’s Senior Partner and oversees the Private Client team.

Partner & Head of Private Wealth Disputes

Gabriel Grant

Gabriel is a Partner and head of the Private Wealth Disputes department at Streathers Daynes Smith.

Consultant

Felix Appelbe

Felix Appelbe is a Consultant with Streathers, bringing more than five decades of legal experience to clients across a remarkably broad range of matters.

Paralegal

Lucy Bekheit

Lucy is a Paralegal within our Property and Private Client teams, specialising in residential conveyancing, probate, and estate planning.

Solicitor

Roger Boustred

Roger Boustred is a solicitor in our private client team, specialising in Wills, lasting powers of attorney, probate and trust work.

Solicitor

Charlotte Cossey

Charlotte Cossey is a Solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in estate administration, wills, trusts, estate planning, and contentious private client matters.

Senior Associate

Blair Gould

Blair is a highly experienced Private Client Senior Associate with over 20 years' experience advising individuals and families on wills, probate, estate planning, trusts and elderly client matters.

Associate

Michael Hepburn

Michael is an Associate in our Private Client team, specialising in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, trusts and estate planning.

Paralegal

Jessica Jakhu Milton

Jess is a paralegal in our private client team, specialising in wills, probate, and property disposals arising from estate administration.

Paralegal

Giaan Lange

Giaan Lange is a paralegal in our Islington Private Client team, specialising in probate and estate administration, including complex and multi-jurisdictional matters, as well as providing support in estate and trust disputes.

Senior Associate

Elizabeth Manchester

Elizabeth is a Senior Associate in our Private Client team, specialising in probate and Court of Protection work.

Trainee Solicitor

Himani Pandya

Himani Pandya is a Trainee Solicitor in our Private Client team.

Senior Associate

Jacalyn Rosenfeld

Jacalyn Rosenfeld is a Senior Probate solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in estate administration and complex probate matters

Solicitor

Claire Splawn

Claire is a Solicitor in our Private Client team, specialising in Probate, Cross Border Estates, Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts.

Paralegal

Lily Virtue

Lily is a paralegal in our Private Client team, specialising in wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and Probate.

Trainee Solicitor

Kate White

Kate White is a Trainee Solicitor in our Contentious Probate team, specialising in Trust and Estate disputes.

Why choose Streathers Daynes Smith?

Leading City expertise, close-knit responsiveness

We deliver the sophisticated legal capabilities of major city firms, but with the personal touch of a local practice.

Deeply connected to our community

We’ve been on the city’s high streets, supporting community endeavours, for over 15 years. Our local knowledge is priceless for property matters.

Resolution-focused, not conflict-driven

We prefer finding smart, efficient solutions over prolonged disputes. We like to resolve matters swiftly and sensitively, not escalate them unnecessarily.