How to Deal with a Relative’s Affairs After They Die?

Dealing with a relative’s affairs after they die is a big responsibility. The person responsible will need to manage the deceased’s personal, financial and legal affairs, which can be destressing at an already difficult time.

At Morrish Solicitors we understand coping with the loss of a relative is tough especially if you are the person responsible for managing their affairs. In this article our experienced Wills and Estate Solicitors offer their advice on how to deal with a relative’s affairs after they die.

Who is Responsible for Dealing with a Relative’s Affairs After They Die?

Following the death of a relative people are often unsure who is responsible for taking care of their affairs. If they died with a valid will, then the person or people named as Executor(s) will be responsible for the next steps. However, if they died without a will but there’s a spouse or an only child, then it would usually become their responsibility. For larger families where a will hasn’t been made, it can be challenging to decide who will be responsible for what.

Dealing with a Relative’s Affairs After They Die

Dealing with a relative’s affairs after they die is not something most people will be familiar with. Therefore, it’s inevitable you will have questions about what to do.

Everything that the deceased owned or owed forms part of their estate which will need to be dealt with and administered. The estate may be made up of their property, money and possessions. To administer the estate, you may need to deal with the Probate Registry, HMRC, banks, estate agents, beneficiaries and creditors of the estate etc.

Administrating your relative’s estate can be complex, time consuming and difficult to deal with whilst you are grieving. You may want to consider using an experienced wills and estate solicitor to do this on your behalf to help take away the pressure and remove some of the stress out of the situation.

Morrish Solicitors’ wills and estate team can support you as much or as little as you need during this time. They can take the responsibility away from you and keep you informed, or they can act alongside you navigating you through the legal process by offering advice, support and assistance when required.

Our experienced wills and estate solicitors are on hand to support you after the death of a relative. One of our solicitors could help you by explaining the deceased’s will if they left one, explaining your duties if you are appointed as an Executor, applying to the Probate Registry for a Grant of Representation, handling work required following receipt of the Grant etc.

Contact us today on 033 3344 9609 to find out how we can help you.

Specialist Wills & Estate Solicitors

Morrish Solicitors is a long-established law firm in West Yorkshire providing a range of legal services both regionally and nationally. We have an experienced team of Wills and Estate Solicitors who can help and support you handle someone’s affairs after they have died. Our team will deal with your case sensitively and professionally.

We offer a range of wills and estate services including:

If you need help on any of the above matters, please contact our Wills and Estate Solicitors on 033 3344 9609 or simply email [email protected].