Estate Administration & Executry
Clear, sensitive guidance to help you deal with the legal and financial steps after someone has died
Dealing with an Estate After Death
Smith Solicitors provides a calm and sensitive service for bereaved families dealing with estates in Scotland.
Losing someone close to you is never easy, and dealing with legal and financial matters afterwards can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what needs to happen next.
Ronald can guide you through the process of winding up an estate, explain each step clearly and help you understand what needs to be done.
What happens to an estate after someone dies
When someone passes away, their assets and debts need to be identified, any debts and expenses paid and the remaining estate passed on to the correct people.
Smith Solicitors can help whether there’s a Will or whether the person died without one. If there’s no Will, the estate will be dealt with under the Scottish rules of intestacy.
What Smith Solicitors can help with
Every estate is different, but Ronald can help you understand what needs to be done.
Smith Solicitors can help with :
- checking whether there’s a Will
- explaining what happens if there’s no Will
- identifying assets, debts and expenses
- applying for Confirmation, if needed
- contacting banks and other organisations
- arranging payment of debts and expenses
- distributing the estate to the right people
- explaining legal rights or possible claim
- working with accountants or financial advisers, where needed
Clear, sensitive guidance
You don’t need to know the legal process before getting in touch. Ronald can explain matters in plain English, let you know what information’s needed and help move things forward as smoothly as possible.
Questions about who is entitled to inherit
In Scotland, certain family members may have rights in an estate, even where there’s a Will. If there are questions about who’s entitled to inherit, possible claims on the estate or how the estate should be divided, Ronald can explain the position clearly and help you understand your options.
Helping you move, plan and protect what matters most.
Property
Other Services
Get in touch
Our reception team will deal with any initial questions where they can and arrange an appointment with Ronald if needed.