Probate & Estate Management

Probate and Estate Administration
We understand that for the bereaved, the loss of a relative or loved one is a difficult time. That is why we always deal with the process of administering the estate sensitively and with care.

You may also be an executor of an estate and wish to understand your responsibilities and what is expected of you. If there is a will, it should be read promptly, initially to see if there are any special instructions concerning the funeral. If there is no Will then there are strict ‘Rules of Intestacy’ which determine  who receives the assets of the estate.

It may be necessary to obtain valuations of the assets and liabilities of the estate and agree the Inheritance Tax liability, apply for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration and then collect in the assets of the estate and finally distribute them according to the Will or the Intestacy rules.
In some cases, a Trust may arise under the provisions of a Will or Intestacy and that Trust could last for many years. Such a scenario may warrant the advice of an independent financial adviser.We have links within this industry and we will ensure that you are provided with the very best financial advice.

Why choose us?

Owen White & Catlin are members of both STEP (the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners) and Solicitors for the Elderly. Full members of STEP are recognised as being the most experienced and senior practitioners in the field of trusts and estates.

Owen White & Catlin also make the ‘Cruse Bereavement Care’ and ‘Bereavement and Loss’ workshops available to their Solicitors so you can be assured that you will be dealing with someone who understands your grief.

Our team cover a wide geographical area extending from south west London into Middlesex and Surrey and we can therefore see you at whichever of our seven offices suits you best. 

Next step – come and talk to us

We would be happy to discuss the various levels of our services that you may require and how we can help you to deal with matters at the most difficult of times.