Probate Lawyers in Glasgow, Scotland

If you have been appointed the executor of an estate in terms of a will in Scotland, you must apply to the court to obtain Confirmation to that estate. This is commonly called ‘applying for probate’ although this term actually only applies to England and Wales.
In Scotland, the correct term for the process of applying for legal permission to wind up an estate is called 'Confirmation'.
We act where there is an estate in Scotland (this may be a bank account or even shares in a Scottish company). In addition to helping people locally in Scotland, we are regularly instructed by overseas solicitors, particularly in Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and the US, whose clients have assets in Scotland, while domiciled overseas.
"A thorough understanding of everything they dealt with."; "I cannot recommend this firm highly enough. They are excellent at what they do."
Based in Glasgow, our probate lawyers are specialists in executry and confirmation (the Scottish equivalent of probate).

Executry (Probate)

The death of a loved one is a difficult and stressful time. Our Scottish executry solicitors, based in Glasgow, can help bring your loved one's affairs to a swift conclusion.

Confirmation

The death of a loved one can be a traumatic and emotional event, we understand this and can offer clear, impartial advice on all aspects of obtaining confirmation.

International Executry

Probate Scotland act for lawyers and clients all over the world. We can help you wind up a loved one's estate in Scotland wherever in the world you are located.

Winding Up an Estate in Scotland – Probate & Executry Legal Advice

The legal system in Scotland is distinct from that of England & Wales and there are different rules which apply when it comes to winding up an estate.

The first step in winding up an estate is to apply for legal permission to wind up the estate. This permission is known as ‘a grant of probate’ in England & Wales and as ‘grant of confirmation’ in Scotland. This application is made to the Sheriff court in the area in which the deceased last lived.
Once this permission is granted, you, as the executor (or one of the executors) can begin to wind up the deceased’s estate. Confirmation/probate allows you to receive and make payments from/to the deceased’s estate, to ‘in-gather’ the deceased’s assets and to distribute these according to the will.
Nowadays, many estates have an international dimension. As people become better-travelled, it’s more common for us to hold property and assets overseas. If the estate for which you are responsible includes assets or property overseas, or if you are winding up an estate which includes assets located in Scotland, we can help.

Probate best practice in Scotland

Legal assistance in winding up an estate in Scotland is not mandatory, but it is something we recommend as best practice. Knowing what to do after a loved one's death can be stressful without the added burden of dealing with the legalities of bringing their affairs to an end on your own. We have extensive experience of executry work, including applying for “probate” in Scotland (confirmation) and can steer you through the process of bringing your loved one’s affairs to an orderly and dignified conclusion. Enlisting a probate/confirmation lawyer is straightforward, and any legal fees or out-of-pocket expenses are paid by the deceased’s estate.

Mark Wilson was very helpful and efficient. Everything that he said he would do was done and in a very professional manner.

G. Rennie

Expertise

We are a niche firm specialising in Executry, Probate & Estate Administration.
"A thorough understanding of everything they dealt with."; "I cannot recommend this firm highly enough. They are excellent at what they do."

Hours

Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM

Telephone

0141 222 7951

Probate ScotlandQueens House29 St Vincent PlaceGlasgowG1 2DT

ProbateScotland.org is a trading Style of Wilson McKendrick Solicitors Limited, 29 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DT. Registered in Scotland, company number SC455450

Probate ScotlandQueens House29 St Vincent PlaceGlasgowG1 2DT

ProbateScotland.org is a trading Style of Wilson McKendrick Solicitors Limited, 29 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DT. Registered in Scotland, company number SC455450