Probate Solicitors

What is probate?

Probate is the legal process that takes place after a person dies to settle their estate and distribute their assets to the beneficiaries named in their will, or according to state laws if there is no will. Our dedicated team of probate solicitors can provide expert advice.

We can help with contested inheritances, disputes over will validity and claims for beneficiaries, children and spouses under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975.

Probate and Administration of Estate

Why do I need a probate solicitor?

Having a probate solicitor can significantly ease the process of managing a loved one’s estate, making it less stressful and more organized. Here are some key advantages of having the Garner & Hancock team on your side:

Expert Guidance
Avoiding Costly Mistakes
Saves Time and Reduces Stress
Handles Disputes
Ensure Compliances

We can advise you on the following types of disputes:

One of the executors no longer wishes to continue – What can I do?
One of my family members has been excluded from the will and is threatening to contest the will
What are my rights to claim from the will?
How long do I have to contest the will?
My family member is taking financial advantage of one of my parents whilst they are ill, what can I do about this?
I need to limit the nursing home fees of my parent, how can I minimise this?

Excellent Service

Excellent service from the team at Garner & Hancock who dealt with my late Aunt’s estate for me. This took three years to complete as it was, from my point of view, a very complicated affair. From the initial ‘phone call from Jakub Kotan advising me that I was the beneficiary to this estate, to the final recent email, I found all the team to be very professional, but also approachable. Garner & Hancock took all the worry off my shoulders as I had no idea where to start if I had tried sorting this out on my own!

David Fowler

May 2025

Wholeheartedly Recommended

I am delighted to wholeheartedly recommend Garner & Hancock Solicitors. Jakub Kotan and Massimo Cairo guided me through the process of obtaining Probate after my husband sadly passed away to a successful conclusion and also dealt with HMRC, all rather daunting to a lady on her own.

Mary Barnard

November 20245

Inheritance Tax

Our specialists will assist with tax planning and the efficient transfer of wealth to beneficiaries.

Inheritance tax

How to Contest a Will

Can you challenge a Will? Or, can you make a claim for financial provisions from an estate?

How to Contest a Will

Is £322,000 enough?

Spouses inheriting in intestacy will get a bit more. However, is it enough?

inheritance planning

Making a Claim for Reasonable Financial Provision

Left out of will

I don’t think an estate is being looked after properly, what can I do?

breach of duties

Our Guarantee

Family Law Advice, members of STEP experts in planning

We believe our business begins and ends with you and your needs, as our client. Therefore, we are committed to providing the best client care and advice which will give you confidence that your matter is handled with the utmost care.

Our Life Planning Solicitors

Jakub Kotan | TEP

Managing Director

Nigel George | TEP

Director | Head of Life Planning

Massimo Cairo

Trusts & Estates Executive

Manroop Sehra

Paralegal

Brandon Guru

Paralegal

How Can We Help?

We are here to help! Feel free to contact us anytime for a consultation on your legal matters.

Probate Solicitors