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What is Estate Administration?

Estate administration is the process of managing and distributing a person’s assets after their death. This includes identifying assets, paying debts, dealing with inheritance tax, and distributing the estate to beneficiaries in accordance with the will or intestacy rules.

How We Help Executors and Families

Applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
Identifying and valuing estate assets
Dealing with inheritance tax requirements
Settling debts and liabilities
Distributing assets to beneficiaries

The Probate and Estate Administration Process

The process typically involves gathering information about the estate, preparing and submitting the probate application, liaising with the Probate Registry, and administering the estate in accordance with legal requirements.

How Long Does Estate Administration Take?

The time required to administer an estate varies depending on its complexity, but most estates are completed within 9 to 24 months. We provide clear guidance throughout to ensure the process progresses as efficiently as possible.

Why Choose Our Estate Administration Solicitors?

Experienced private client solicitors
Clear, practical legal advice
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
Personal support throughout the process
Free initial 30-minute consultation

Estate Administration Solicitors in Sussex

We act for clients across Sussex, including Haywards Heath, Brighton, Crawley, and surrounding areas. Whether you are acting as an executor or need guidance following a bereavement, our team is here to help.

If you are feeling lost or struggling to cope in your role as executor, we are here to help you through this difficult time. At The Jonathan Lea Network, we can assist you whether your loved one passed away with or without a Will.

We will offer you the option to do as much or as little as you would like to do yourself, especially if you are conscious of costs. We can handle the entire administration of the estate or simply the application for the Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration – the choice is yours.

We also do not charge a percentage of the gross value of the estate in addition to our fees. We believe in transparency and fairness for all of our clients. We genuinely care about our clients and providing you with the best option to suit your personal needs.

To arrange a discussion with one of our experts, please send an initial email to wewillhelp@jonathanlea.net with a brief description of your matter. A member of our team will then liaise with you to schedule a suitable time with the appropriate specialist and provide a calendar invitation.

Our Wills & Probate Team

Eloise Herdman

Trust and Estates Practitioner

Ben Haulkham

Private Client Consultant

Christopher Lawn

Wills and Probate Solicitor

What Our Clients Say

Excellent service, I have worked with JLN for some time. Always high quality work.

John Stamp

12/03/2025

From the word go Adrian was the voice of reassurance. Emails were answered promptly, phone calls returned, giving me the advice i needed. Adrian I cannot thank you enough. You also managed to make me laugh, which lightens the load. In short, your brilliant!

Maxine Anderson

14/02/2025

I have been working with Adrian, Andrew, and Callum over the last few years for my manufacturing company, and I couldn’t be more impressed with The Jonathan Lea Network. They have consistently provided excellent, practical legal advice tailored to our business needs. Over the years, they’ve successfully handled a range of legal matters for us with professionalism and efficiency. Their responsiveness, attention to detail, and expertise have made them an invaluable part of our team. Highly recommend them to any business owner in need of reliable legal support.

Archie O'Brien

03/02/2025

I'm based in Aberdeen, Scotland. I found the Jonathan Lea Network online. I had been using a solicitors firm in Aberdeen for a year and not got anywhere. I took a chance and contacted JLN network in which I found the enquiry to be dealt with promptly, efficiently and professionally. I was able to do what I had requested another firm to do within weeks instead of over a year with no end in sight. I'm extremely grateful to Jonathan and his team (Elliott, Abi and Alice) for their help. I would have no hesitation in recommending The JLN to others. It was a shareholders agreement and share allocation that I needed assistance with, it was dealt with very smoothly and efficient. I wish the JLN every success for the future and will use them again. Dec 2024 - Will always remember this firm for the work they carried out for me, greatly appreciated. Highly recommended.

S JM

11/12/2024

Kent was extremely helpful, and provided great support when I needed it. Would absolutely recommend getting in touch with them!

Tomas

01/11/2024

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