At MJ McIvor Solicitors we understand that dealing with a loved one is one of the more difficult challenges in life. From mountains of paper work to legal jargon, this is the last thing you want to deal with when you’re grieving the loss of someone important in your life.
We offer a FREE home visit following the death of a loved one whereupon we will advise you and your family in the comfort and familiar surroundings of your own home at a time that you choose.
A summary of what we do:
- Advising Executors in regard to their duties and rights
- Informing HMRC
- Applying for Probate of the Will
- Dealing with intestacy (where there is no Will)
- Identifying estate assets and liabilities
- Obtaining valuations of estate property
- Collecting estate financial assets including bank funds, shares, outstanding loans, and insurance payouts
- Selling or transferring estate property in accordance with the wishes of the deceased
- Paying estate debts including mortgages, funeral costs, and testamentary expenses
- Distributing bequests and inheritances to beneficiaries
- Organising information for estate tax returns