Probate refers to the process of managing a person's estate after they die. If you've lost a loved one it is already an emotional and stressful time – managing their legal affairs on top of this can add an extra burden.

Our solicitors have extensive experience handling both the transfer and sale of property after a person's death. We can advise you on:

Grant of Probate – you need this to sell the property
Deed of Assent – to transfer the property

Probate conveyancing can involve different procedures to other property transactions. Many people for example don't realise that they need a Grant of Probate in order to sell the deceased's property.

There may be disputes with the Will that need to be addressed, as well as any debts outstanding that the sale of the property is intended to deal with. It can be a complicated process and you need the right advice on hand to guide you through it.

Call today for a no obligation consultation on 0370 1500 100 – or fill out our online enquiry form.

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Probate Sales and Transfers - More Information

- What Is Conveyancing?
- The term 'conveyancing' covers all the legal and administrative work needed when buying and selling property or transferring ownership of land and buildings from one person to another. For a standard transaction this might include:
  - Investigation of the title of the property
  - Document preparation
  - Writing and exchanging contracts
  - Payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax
  - Registration at the Land Registry.
  There are many legal requirements which need to be met before a change in ownership of any property can take place. The process can be complicated and stressful but our team of specialist conveyancing solicitors will help make your transaction as smooth as possible.
  
  Read more in our Conveyancing Guide.
- What Does Conveyancing Cost?
- The cost of conveyancing for buying, selling, or remortgaging a property can include:
  - Conveyancer's fees plus VAT
  - Search expenses
  - Freeholder fees
  - Land Registry fees
  The exact fees you have to pay depend on the specifics of your transaction.
  
  Our Conveyancing Calculator will give you an instant conveyancing costs quote for properties worth up to £500,000. It will calculate our legal fees and estimate the Land Registry Fees and Search Fees for your transaction.
  
  Use our Conveyancing Fees Calculator today to work out how much your transaction will cost. For properties valued above £500,000, please call 0370 1500 100 or contact us online.
  
  You’ll also have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on certain property transactions. Learn more in our Stamp Duty Guide.
- How Long Does Conveyancing Take?
- Every transaction is different and each can take a different amount of time. The average time period is between 6-12 weeks depending on the speed of searches and mortgage offers, the other parties in the chain, the complexity of the transaction and more.
  
  We understand how important it is to resolve property matters quickly, especially when your family home is concerned. Our expert property solicitors will always endeavour to complete your transaction as quickly as possible. With a full service available via post, phone and email, you can take care of everything when it's convenient for you.
  
  See our Conveyancing Guide to find out more about how long the conveyancing process.
- Why Should I Choose Irwin Mitchell For My Conveyancing?
- Irwin Mitchell are one of the leading national property firms and we are passionate about delivering excellent results for each and every client. Our property lawyers are highly experienced experts who will ensure you receive a prompt and reliable service.
  
  We will keep you up to date, in plain English, at each step of the sale or purchase. In the unfortunate event that a dispute arises, we are here to deal with it on your behalf, seeking a swift and favourable resolution.
  
  Our conveyancing service is competitively and simply priced with all costs laid out upfront so there are no nasty surprises later on. You can manage the entire process by post, phone or email but we also have conveyancing solicitors based in offices around the country for when a personal touch is required.
  
  Call free us on 0370 1500 100 to find out more about how we can help you.
- Meet The Team
- Our Conveyancing and Property solicitors form one of the largest and most experienced teams in the country. Members of our team are regularly recognised as leading experts in their field by top legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.
  
  Whenever you contact our team you can expect friendly, enthusiastic advice and support. We understand that buying or selling property can be a complicated and stressful process which is why we are dedicated to making your transaction as simple and stress-free as possible.
  
  Meet our team of expert conveyancing and property solicitors.