
Written by: Rachel Roche
Rachel Roche LL.M. TEP is the founder and owner of Roche Legal, an award-winning private client solicitor with over 15 years' experience in Wills, Probate, and estate planning.
Reviewed by: Rachel Roche
Last reviewed: 11 August 2025

Please note that the following content is general information and not legal advice. If you would like legal advice on the matter, please contact the Roche Legal team.
It’s hard enough as it is coming to terms with the death of a loved one, but the legal formalities can add to the pressures of trying to sort everything out. Whilst there is always the option for executors or next of kin to personally apply for the Grant of Administration without any professional help, this can often be time-consuming and will mean being interviewed by the Court.
Using a solicitor to help you will mean that the process is a lot smoother. We can also advise you along the way of the practical formalities such as when you are entitled to clear the house, dispose of personal items and who is entitled to see a copy of any Will. This can help to reduce the possibility of disputes between the family and will mean that everyone knows exactly what’s what. It can also help having an impartial third party to assist with family meetings, if necessary.
If you’re dealing with the death of a family member or friend and you need some help, call us for a free consultation. This is never a sales pitch and we will do what we can during this appointment to help you with the process. If you then decide that you would like us to deal with the legal formalities for you, we will tell you exactly how much it will cost and how long it will take. We will do all the leg work.
You needn’t deal with everything yourself, we are here to help.
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Further reading
Even if you’ve never been involved in a legal dispute before, you’re probably aware that the process can be expensive. This is just as true for cases involving wills as it is for other types of court case.
How often should I update my Will?
Life has a habit of changing dramatically when we least expect it. The further in advance we plan for something, the greater the potential for life to upset those plans.
Understanding the Probate Timeline
The term ‘probate’ is often used to refer to the period of winding up someone’s estate after their death. However, ‘probate’ can more specifically mean a document issued by the Probate Office.

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