Probate & Estate Administration Service

Making a difficult time easier

Coming to terms with the loss of a loved one is difficult enough therefore, we at Honey, aim to provide a service that will make the administration of an estate as stress free as possible.  Our team of professionals, with over 40 years of experience between them, can smoothly guide you through the most complex or simplest of estates.

What is Probate?

• It’s a legal document that is submitted when a person dies.
• Probate is needed before any administration of the deceased’s estate can start.
• It can involve sorting out all claims, distributing assets left in the Will and making sure all legal and financial affairs are in order.

How could I benefit from this service?

• Dealing with estate administration has many duties and responsibilities.
• It can be a huge burden on a person who is already enduring great emotional distress after losing a loved one.
• Probate can be a complicated process, and it’s very important that it is completed accurately.

How can the Honey Probate Service help my family?

Our experts will be on hand to guide your loved ones through the whole probate process.  We’re here to make things as simple as possible during a very emotional and difficult time.

With a sympathetic ear, our family of experts can help your relatives through all the legal, financial, tax, estate asset and communication duties.

Legal

• Drafting, preparing and submitting the probate papers.
• Establishing and managing any Trusts created by the Will.
• Identifying joint assets, or any life or minority interests.

Financial

• Ensuring all liabilities are paid from the estate.
• Preparing estate accounts and obtaining approval.
• Distributing the proceeds of the estate.

Tax

• Preparing income, inheritance and capital gains tax forms.
• Calculating and paying what’s owed.
• Obtaining clearance from HM Revenue and Customs.

Estate Assets

• Collecting all assets.
• Obtaining formal valuations.
• Arranging sales and closing accounts.

Communications

• Contacting financial, governmental bodies and interested parties.
• Obtaining details of all estate assets and liabilities.
• Placing Trustee Act Notices.