Probate lawyers 'useful when emotions run high'

Probate lawyers could prove invaluable when loved ones die, as an individual who has just inherited her parents' home advises: "Experts can be useful at a time when emotions run high."

A report in the Telegraph underlines the difficulties that can be thrown up in estate administration, with issues such as joint ownership of a family home meaning difficult decisions have to be made about the use of personal and inherited assets.

Jonathan Harington of Haringtons property buying agents warns where inheritors cannot decide what to do with a property, it is often sold for less than its value, allowing strangers to profit from a family home.

Guidance from probate lawyers might resolve such issues and can help people make decisions at a stressful and emotional time.

Grant of probate might be the first step in estate administration, with This is Money recently reporting such documents are necessary for transferral of inheritance tax allowance.

Published by Rose Orlik