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Probate & Estate Administration
Sensitive, practical support when you are responsible for a loved one's estate.
Losing someone close is difficult enough without the burden of legal formalities. Chi provides calm, step-by-step guidance through estate administration—whether there is a will or not—so you can honour your loved one's wishes with confidence.
“The best route is the one that protects your legal position and your peace of mind.”
01Scope
What we cover
Comprehensive support across the matters that matter most to you.
Sensitive support after bereavement
A respectful, unhurried approach that acknowledges the emotional weight of administering an estate.
Estate administration
Full management of the estate—from valuing assets and paying debts to preparing accounts and making distributions.
Probate where there is a will
Applying for the grant of probate and carrying out the instructions set out in the deceased's will.
Probate where there is no will
Guidance through intestacy rules, letters of administration and distributing the estate according to law.
Practical guidance through the process
Clear explanations at every stage so you understand what is happening, what is needed from you, and how long it may take.
02Guidance
How Chi can help
Offer compassionate support from the first conversation through to completion
A focused step in Chi's careful, practical approach to resolving your matter.
Identify whether probate is required and explain each stage of the process
A focused step in Chi's careful, practical approach to resolving your matter.
Handle correspondence with banks, HMRC, the Probate Registry and other institutions
A focused step in Chi's careful, practical approach to resolving your matter.
Collect assets, settle debts and distribute the estate to beneficiaries
A focused step in Chi's careful, practical approach to resolving your matter.
Advise executors and administrators on their legal duties and timelines
A focused step in Chi's careful, practical approach to resolving your matter.
Resolve complications such as missing wills, disputed estates or foreign assets
A focused step in Chi's careful, practical approach to resolving your matter.
03Process
A clear process from the first conversation
Practical structure for sensitive decisions.
Initial review
Discuss your circumstances, priorities and any deadlines or documents already in place.
Legal options
Receive clear guidance on the available routes, likely considerations and next steps.
Practical action
Move forward with drafting, negotiation, administration or planning support as needed.
Book a consultation
Get help with probate and estate administration.
Book a confidential consultation with Chi to discuss your needs and receive clear, practical legal guidance.
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A rounded view of your family, your assets and your future.