We take care of probate, so you can take care of your family.
Losing someone is hard enough without a mountain of legal paperwork. We give executors and families across South Manchester supportive, experienced help to administer an estate, with as much or as little involvement as you need.
Experienced administering estates of any size
When someone dies, their executors or personal representatives are responsible for dealing with their money, property and affairs. Before they can, they usually need legal authority to act.
That authority comes from a Grant of Representation. Where there is a Will, it is called a Grant of Probate. Where there is no Will, it is a Grant of Letters of Administration. We help you obtain the grant and then deal with the estate itself.
We have considerable experience administering estates of every type and size. We take the time to understand your situation, and we tailor our involvement to exactly what you need, so you are never doing this alone.
We can help
- When you have been named as an executor and need help applying for a Grant of Probate.
- When there is no Will and you need a Grant of Letters of Administration to deal with the estate.
- When you want us to handle the whole estate administration from start to finish.
- When you would like to deal with some of it yourself and just need us for the grant or the more difficult parts.
- When the estate involves property, tax or assets that need careful, accurate handling.
Why work with Salehs
- Partner-led, personal service: An experienced solicitor handles your matter personally, so you have one steady point of contact.
- Sensitive and supportive: We understand how difficult this time is, and we work at your pace with care.
- Established trust since 1987: Families have relied on us for nearly four decades, often returning to us when they need us most.
- Clear, fair pricing: We explain our fees, process and timescales up front, with no hidden extras.
- We tailor our involvement: You decide how much you want us to do, from a grant only to full estate administration.
How we work
- Get in touch. Tell us about your loved one's estate and what you are dealing with.
- We assess your options. You get clear advice on the process, the likely timescales and our fees, up front.
- We handle it through to completion. We guide you through each step, from the grant to distributing the estate, keeping you informed throughout.
Why choose our team
Our probate work is led by Fergal Farrell, Partner and Head of Wills, Trusts and Probate, with solicitor Hannah Toogood. The team is known for being approachable, clear and genuinely supportive at a difficult time.
Common questions
Probate is the legal process of dealing with the estate of someone who has died. It usually starts with obtaining a Grant of Representation, which gives you authority to deal with their assets.
If there is a valid Will, the grant is called a Grant of Probate. If there is no Will, it is a Grant of Letters of Administration, and the estate is dealt with under the rules of intestacy.
Not always. Smaller or simpler estates can sometimes be dealt with without one. We will tell you early on whether a grant is needed in your case.
It depends on the size and complexity of the estate, whether a Will was in place, if there are any disputes and on matters such as property sales and tax. A typical timescale is 6 to 12 months. We give you a realistic timescale at the start and keep you updated.
It is up to you. We can handle the whole estate or simply support you with the parts you would rather not do yourself.
Speak to us today
If you are facing probate, we can take the weight off your shoulders. Get in touch whenever you are ready.
To speak to one of our experts about your situation, call us on 0161 434 9991 or email enquiries@salehs.co.uk. You can also fill in our enquiry form on this page or our contact page and a member of the team will get back to you.