# Probate

Source: https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/probate/

Matters involving probate require skill, compassion and understanding. Our team members have decades of experience and a wealth of expertise in managing and efficiently resolving complex queries and issues around these types of cases. Through our sister company, Darnells Estate Management Ltd, headed by Louisa Lulek and Jason Milden, we are here to help you navigate the difficulties and many layers of probate finance as efficiently and smoothly as possible; finding the best solutions for all stakeholders.

We understand that losing a loved one is one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. It can feel daunting and overwhelming when faced with the responsibilities of administering an estate or acting as trustee.

Our specialist and dedicated team of probate practitioners are highly qualified and offer a full range of non-contentious probate services to suit your needs.

They work discreetly and efficiently with compassion and respect to ensure estate administration and final wishes are completed without undue stress and complications. We are here to support you, so that you can safely and legally discharge your duties and obligations.

If you have a probate matter you’d like to discuss, please get in touch to find out how we can help you.

Our services include:

- Preparing papers for a grant of probate
- Writing and issuing letters of administration to relevant parties.
- Calculating Inheritance Tax liability
- Advising on and creating strategies for tax mitigation
- Distributing estate funds


Where an estate includes business assets or company shareholdings, our [accountancy services](https://www.darnells.co.uk/services/accountancy/) can provide additional support with financial reporting and compliance as part of the administration process.

Darnells Estate Management Ltd is licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales to carry out the reserved legal activity of non-contentious probate in England and Wales. Recourse is available via the Legal Ombudsman where applicable.

[FINAL Probate Published Regulatory Info & fees](https://www.darnells.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FINAL-Probate-Published-Regulatory-Info-fees-2025.pdf)
[Policy Statement - Complaints final](https://www.darnells.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Policy-Statement-Probate-PDF.pdf)
[Diversity Report 2025](https://www.darnells.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Darnells-Estate-Management-LTD-Diversity-Report-2025-1.pdf)

[Probate Terms of Business](https://www.darnells.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Probate-Terms-of-Business.pdf)