Probate
Probate Services for Grant of Probate, Estate Administration and Inheritance Tax
Compassionate probate support to help you manage the legal, tax, and estate administration responsibilities after someone has passed away.
About Moore NORTHERN HOME COUNTIES
Probate and Will Services
Probate made simpler, when you need it most
Dealing with probate and estate administration can feel overwhelming, particularly at a difficult time. Our friendly and experienced team is here to provide clear, practical advice and personal support, helping you navigate the process as simply and smoothly as possible.
Based in Goffs Oak and Stevenage, we provide probate, estate administration, wills and inheritance tax advice to families and individuals across Hertfordshire, London and beyond.
Moore Northern Home Counties Limited is licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales, giving you confidence that your estate is being handled professionally and with care.
Every estate is different, so our service is flexible. We can manage the entire probate and estate administration process on your behalf or simply provide support with the areas where you need help.
Probate and tax expertise, all under one roof
Managing an estate often involves both probate and tax, including Inheritance tax. Because our probate team works closely with our in-house tax advisers, we can deal with these aspects together rather than you having to coordinate between different professional advisers.
This joined-up approach can help make the process more straightforward, reduce unnecessary delays and ensure that important tax considerations are identified and dealt with as part of the estate administration process.
From applying for the Grant of Probate and completing the necessary paperwork, through to dealing with estate assets, tax and the final distribution of the estate, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Whether you need help with probate, estate administration, making or updating a will, or understanding your inheritance tax position, you can rely on experienced advisers who take the time to understand your circumstances.
Timescales
Every estate is different, but as a guide, applying for the grant of probate usually takes [x to y] months from when we have all the information we need. A straightforward estate is usually fully administered within [x to y] months. Estates with property sales, inheritance tax to pay, overseas assets or trusts can take longer. We will give you an estimate for your estate at the start and keep you updated.
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How we help
Probate Services We Provide
Grant of Probate Applications
Support with completing the formalities required to obtain the Grant of Probate, whether you need help with the full process or only the grant application.
Estate Asset and Liability Review
Assistance with identifying estate assets and liabilities, helping create a clear picture of what needs to be reported, collected, settled, or distributed.
Lifetime Gifts and Trust Interests
Review of relevant lifetime gifts and trust interests to help ensure the estate position is understood and reported correctly.
Inheritance Tax Forms and Payments
Support with Inheritance Tax calculations, forms, payments, reliefs, and exemptions, helping ensure the right information is submitted and available tax reliefs are considered.
Statutory Notices to Creditors
Assistance with publishing statutory notices to creditors, helping protect the estate during the administration process.
Asset Collection and Liability Settlement
Support with collecting estate assets, settling liabilities, and managing the practical financial steps involved in estate administration.
Administration Tax
Guidance on income tax and capital gains tax liabilities that arise during the administration period.
Administration Accounts
Preparation of estate administration accounts, helping provide a clear record of money received, payments made, and distributions to beneficiaries.
Beneficiary Distributions
Support with distributing estate assets to beneficiaries in line with the estate administration process.
Flexible Probate Support
A flexible service that can cover the full probate and estate administration process or provide limited support where you prefer to manage certain steps yourself.
Why choose Moore
A senior, partner-led team with deep sector experience
Practical, commercially useful findings — not just compliance
Clear, jargon-free communication throughout the process
who this is for
Who This is For?
- Executors named in a will
- Family members managing a loved one’s estate
- Individuals applying for a Grant of Probate
- People who need help with estate administration
- Families dealing with Inheritance Tax forms or calculations
- Executors who want probate and tax support under one roof
- People who want professional support during a difficult time
- People who need help identifying estate assets and liabilities
- Families who want transparent probate fees
- Individuals unable to visit offices in person
- Executors who want flexible support rather than a full-service package
- Beneficiaries needing clarity during estate administration
how it works
How Our Probate Advice Works
01. Understand the Estate and Your Needs
We start by learning about the estate, the will, the executors, the assets and liabilities involved, and how much support you would like from us.
02. Prepare the Probate and Tax Information
We help identify estate assets, liabilities, lifetime gifts, trust interests, and any Inheritance Tax requirements so the correct forms and calculations can be prepared.
03. Apply for Probate and Support Administration
We complete the necessary formalities to obtain the Grant of Probate and, where required, help with collecting assets, settling liabilities, managing legacies, and handling estate tax matters.
04. Finalise Accounts and Distributions
We prepare administration accounts and support the distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries, helping bring the process to a clear and organised conclusion.
Regulation, complaints and protection
Regulation. Moore Northern Home Counties Limited is licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales. Details of our legal services registration can be viewed at icaew.com/legalservicesregister under reference number C002803690.
Insurance. We hold professional indemnity insurance that covers our probate work. Details of our insurer are on our Legal page.
Fees. Our fees, what they include and exclude, likely disbursements and VAT are set out in our fee guide. [link to the fees PDF]
Complaints. If you are unhappy with our service, please tell us. We will acknowledge your complaint within 5 working days and aim to send our final response within 8 weeks. If we cannot resolve it, you may be able to refer it to the Legal Ombudsman. This also applies to beneficiaries of an estate we are dealing with. Full details, including time limits, are on our Legal page.
Compensation. If you lose money because of dishonesty, or because we fail to account for money we receive, you may be able to claim from the ICAEW Legal Services Compensation Scheme. Details are on our Legal page.
Wills and lasting powers of attorney. Will writing and lasting powers of attorney are not reserved legal activities, so they are not covered by our ICAEW probate licence, the Legal Ombudsman or the compensation scheme in the same way. [confirm who prepares wills and LPAs and how that work is supervised]
