
What is Probate?
Probate is the name given to the process of administering the estate of someone who has died. This can usually include gathering details of the deceased’s financial position, arranging to clear any debts, assessing the value of their estate and distributing their assets in accordance to the information provided in their will, or in line with the rules of intestacy, if they passed away without leaving a will.
However, probate can be a difficult terrain to navigate and if this becomes contentious, it can be made all the more stressful, at what is often an emotional and difficult time for everyone involved.