Following a death, it is the role of an executor to ensure that the estate of the deceased is distributed in accordance with the provisions of any Will. The “estate” will include any money, property or personal possessions.
Should there not be a valid Will, an administrator will make an application for a “grant of letters of administration” from the Probate Registry. This will allow the administrator to distribute the estate in accordance with the rules of intestacy. These vary according to the deceased’s personal circumstances at the date of death, for example, whether they had a surviving spouse or civil partner, any children or surviving parent.
The role of the executor (if there is a valid Will) or administrator (if there is not) is to ensure that all debts are repaid, any inheritance tax is paid and any balance distributed appropriately. At Rowberry Morris, we understand this can be a very complex process, at an emotional time and we are happy to guide you as necessary and, should you wish, deal with the formalities on your behalf.
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HG – Google 5
“Excellent advice and service received from Helen Greenwood regarding Will writing. She put my family at ease, understood what we needed and provided clear professional advice. I would highly recommend Helen.”
Cheerful welcome
“I had a cheerful welcome at reception and was introduced without waiting to the advisor I looked for and felt relaxed at finding the answers to all my worries and queries, and the work was promptly done.”
Highly recommend
“Excellent service and advice. Explained all options and consequences of decisions in an easy to understand and calm manner. Thank you Helen. Highly recommend.”
excellent service
“I would like to thank Rowberry Morris for an excellent service. The outcome and objectives regarding the drawing up of our Wills were met with outstanding professionalism. I would refer others to your firm without hesitation. Thank you all for your excellent work.”
very prompt
“Most helpful at all times, explaining everything well and very prompt. I have confidence it is all correct.”
PC Google 1
“The team at Rowberry Morris couldn’t be more helpful and compassionate. From the secretary to the team of solicitors, dealing with my father’s affairs following his sad death in October. They listen with patience and kindness and have made us feel at ease as a family, never making us feel rushed and answering all our…
quick and efficient compilation
“I thank Helen Greenwood for her quick and efficient compilation of my Will.”
PC – Google 2
“The team at Rowberry Morris couldn’t be more helpful and compassionate. From the secretary to the team of solicitors, dealing with my father’s affairs following his sad death in October. They listen with patience and kindness and have made us feel at ease as a family, never making us feel rushed and answering all our…
good clear advice
“Alexandra was very good at giving good clear advice, efficient with our time and able to give us the information we required in simple terms. Thank you for a great service!”
valued help
“Very many thanks for your valued help in this matter.”
Private Client – RS
“You can expect a professional and friendly service from the team at Rowberry Morris. We are very grateful for their helpful assistance in ensuring that we gave careful thought to the issues before making our wills and powers of attorney. Their professional advice in an employment matter was very also much appreciated.”
extremely happy
“Helen at Rowberry Morris took us expertly through, with great patience, a matter and set of decisions that were very important and complicated for us. She made the issues understandable and brought them to life, we are extremely happy to have resolved what was quite a concern.”
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