From obtaining the Grant of Probate to administering the estate, the process can be complex, time-consuming, and emotionally draining.

We help families and executors manage probate with care, clarity and professionalism.

Whether you need full support or help with specific steps, our experienced private client team is here to ease the burden and ensure everything is handled properly and respectfully.

Taking care of the legal and financial details

Probate is the legal process of administering a person’s estate after their death. It involves identifying and valuing assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the estate according to the Will – or the rules of intestacy if no Will exists.

We can support you with:

• Acting as professional executors where appropriate
• Advising executors, administrators and beneficiaries
• Applying for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
• Handling foreign assets or cross-border estates
• Preparing estate accounts and distributing to beneficiaries
• Resolving disputes or contentious probate matters
• Settling debts, Inheritance Tax and other liabilities
• Valuing the estate and gathering assets

Whether the estate is straightforward or highly complex, we provide practical, sensitive advice tailored to your circumstances.

Probate with empathy, efficiency and precision

Probate isn’t just a legal process – it’s personal. We take the time to understand your situation and offer the support you need, when you need it.

For high-value or international estates, we provide sophisticated guidance to manage tax exposure, asset transfers and legal risks across jurisdictions.

We also work alongside accountants, wealth managers and financial advisers to deliver a seamless, joined-up service.

Why choose Mackrell for probate?

• Cross-border estate? Our international network ensures seamless probate support wherever assets are located.
• We support you with empathy, integrity and complete discretion.
• We take care of the details, so you can focus on what really matters.
• Your loved one’s estate is handled with care, efficiency and legal excellence.