Wills & Probate
Clear, trusted advice to help you plan ahead and manage estate matters with confidence.
Wills, Probate & Estate Planning
Making a will and dealing with probate or estate administration are important legal matters that benefit from clear, considered advice. At Murphy Rice & Co Solicitors, we advise clients on wills, probate, and related estate planning issues, helping them put appropriate arrangements in place and manage matters with confidence and clarity.
Our Wills and Probate Services
We advise clients on a wide range of wills, probate, and succession matters, including:
Drafting and updating wills
Probate and administration of estates
Succession and inheritance matters
Advising executors and personal representatives
Estate planning and succession planning advice
Tax considerations relating to inheritances and gifts
Enduring Powers of Attorney
Ward of Court and related applications
Our role is to ensure that arrangements are legally sound, reflect your intentions, and comply with all relevant legal and tax requirements.
Clear and Sensitive Legal Advice
Wills and probate matters often involve sensitive personal and family considerations. We take a careful and measured approach, explaining legal options clearly and helping clients understand the implications of their decisions.
Where probate or estate administration is required, we guide executors through the process, outlining their duties and assisting with the legal steps involved in administering an estate.
Planning for the Future
Putting appropriate arrangements in place during your lifetime can help provide certainty and reduce difficulties for family members in the future. We work with clients to prepare clear, legally robust wills and advise on succession planning, including the potential tax implications of inheritances and gifts.
We also advise on Enduring Powers of Attorney and, where necessary, applications relating to Ward of Court matters, ensuring that legal safeguards are in place when they are needed.
The Estate Planner is a comprehensive guide for your loved ones, providing your instructions to carry out your wishes, and to look after your essential affairs. It allows you to create a document which contains all of your financial information, your digital passwords, location of all of your important legal and banking documentation. You will fill out the relevant sections and include pertinent information such as location of your title deeds, details of your financial assets, which will all in location, which will assist your Executor on your passing.
Why Clients Choose Murphy Rice & Co Solicitors
Clear, practical advice delivered with care and discretion
Experience across wills, probate, succession, and estate planning
A considered approach to sensitive and complex matters
A focus on clarity, accuracy, and long-term peace of mind
Frequently Asked Questions
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While it is possible to make a will without a solicitor, obtaining legal advice helps ensure that the will is valid, clearly drafted, and reflects your wishes accurately. A solicitor can also advise on succession and tax considerations that may arise.
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If a person dies without a valid will, their estate is distributed in accordance with the rules of intestacy. This may not reflect what the person would have wished, which is why making a will is generally recommended.
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Probate is the legal process that allows a deceased person’s estate to be administered and distributed. It is often required where there are assets such as property or significant savings, although the exact requirements depend on the circumstances of the estate.
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An Enduring Power of Attorney allows a person to appoint someone they trust to make certain decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so in the future. It can relate to personal welfare, property, and financial matters.
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Yes. Inheritances and gifts may have tax implications depending on their value and the relationship between the parties involved. It is important to obtain advice to understand how tax considerations may apply in your situation.