Every day we change the lives of our probate & estate administration clients by supporting them through what is a very difficult time.
Our team of specialist solicitors understand the importance of delivering a sensitive and efficient service for our clients following the passing of a friend or loved one.
We can assist you with the initial practical steps through to obtaining a Grant of Probate and can assist with the full estate administration including distributing the estate in accordance with the Will or rules of intestacy (where no Will has been made). A Grant of Probate is not always required depending on the type and ownership of the assets within the estate.
We deal with all types of probate & estate administration matters from small estates, where no inheritance tax is payable to complex, taxable, and high value estates involving property in foreign countries.
For a FREE initial consultation with our expert Probate team, simply complete the form on this page, call 01244 356 789 or email info@cullimoredutton.co.uk.
If a person passes away outside of the UK, leaving assets registered in England and Wales, the personal representatives must obtain authority to administer these assets. If a foreign Grant of Representation has been issued, depending on the country the foreign grant is issued in, an application may be made for that grant to be resealed in a probate court in England or Wales.
This is usually less expensive and far more convenient than beginning the whole process again in England or Wales and our team has a wealth of experience and knowledge in this area.
For a FREE initial consultation with our expert Probate team, simply complete the form on this page, call 01244 356 789 or email info@cullimoredutton.co.uk.
Our team has more than 70 years’ experience of helping, supporting, and advising clients on their Wills, LPAs, Trusts, Tax and Estates.
Our team are all specialists in this area of law and are either qualified members or working towards membership of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
We understand the importance of delivering a considerate and approachable service when dealing with sensitive matters at what can often be a difficult time.
A fully qualified lawyer. Your matter will either be handled or supervised by a solicitor with at least 10 years’ experience in this area of work.
Some areas of work may be supported by our Paralegal team.
Administrative duties will be undertaken by our support staff.
As Head of Private Client, Adele Bebbington-Plant has overall responsibility for the supervision of all work carried out by her team.
Discover more about charges for our Probate & Estate Management services by visiting our pricing page.
Hello. I joined Cullimore Dutton in September 2023 where I am part of the Wills, Trusts, and Estates team.
I grew up in West Kirby on the Wirral and completed my Law Degree and Legal Practice Course at the University of Sheffield.
I was really excited to join Cullimore Dutton and I’m enjoying getting to know the rest of the team and the clients – everyone has been so welcoming so far.
Private Client is an interesting area of the law and I really enjoy helping people at what can sometimes be a difficult and stressful time of their lives. I’m also a full member of Solicitors for the Elderly, which means I’m trained to work with older and more vulnerable clients.
Outside of work, I love eating out with my husband and I try to go running three times a week in order to counter this! I also enjoy spending time with friends and my two cats.
I specialise in all aspects of Private Client work and have expertise in:
Hello, I joined Cullimore Dutton Solicitors in June 2022 as an Legal Director and a Solicitor in the Wills & Probate Department. I was delighted to take on the role of Head of Wills & Probate in July 2023
I qualified as a Solicitor in 2011 and have over 10 years of experience working in wills, trusts, probate and the administration of estates.
I am a fully qualified member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) which ensures that I have the skills and expertise to deal with complex trust and estate matters and provide highly specialised advice in these areas. I am also a fully accredited member of Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE).
I specialise in all aspects of Private Client work and have expertise in:
Outside of work my 3 children keep me busy!
Hello, I qualified as a Solicitor in 2021 and worked in a North Wales solicitors practice for a year before joining Cullimore Dutton in January 2022.
Originally from North Wales, I graduated from Bangor University with a Law degree before completing my Legal Practice Course (LPC) alongside a Master of Law from the University of Law, Chester.
I am delighted to be a member in our Wills & Probate Team and take pride in supporting our clients through a variety of private client work, including administering estates, drafting wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Outside of work, I enjoy baking, up-cycling furniture and spending time with my family, I am also a fluent Welsh-speaker.
Hello, I joined Cullimore Dutton’s Wills & Probate Team in January 2017 as a paralegal having worked in the Wrexham and Chester offices of Slater and Gordon (formerly Walker Smith Way) for the previous 10 years. In 2015 I completed a Specialist Paralegal Qualification in Wills, Probate and Administration through the University of Strathclyde.
I specialise in wills, powers of attorney, estate administration, registration of enduring powers of attorney and assisting professional attorneys.
Outside of work, I enjoy growing my own fruit and vegetables, baking and trail running.
Hello, I qualified as a Solicitor in 2009, working in Manchester for several years before relocating to Chester.
Prior to joining Cullimore Dutton I was Team Leader for Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate at Slater and Gordon’s, (formerly Walker Smith Way’s) Chester, Wrexham and Preston Offices. I am an now a Legal Director working within the company’s Wills & Probate Team and specialise in all aspects of private client work, with a particular focus on administering estates and trusts.
I am a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Hello, I joined the firm as a Trainee Solicitor in 2005, after gaining a distinction in the Legal Practice Course at Chester College of Law. On qualification, I became a member of our well-respected Wills & Probate Team.
In 2020 I was appointed as Head of Department and in February 2021 I was delighted to take on the role of Director joining our senior management team. As Head of Department, I have overall responsibility for the supervision of all work carried out by my team.
I advise on all aspects of private client work, including wills, inheritance tax planning, planning for care home fees, asset protection, probate and estate administration. I also deal with Court of protection work. This includes making Deputyship applications and advising on the preparation, registration and use of Lasting Powers of Attorney and Enduring Powers of Attorney.
I also advise clients on trust creation and administration including the administration of charitable trusts.
Outside work, I enjoy life with my husband and three children. My interests are music and travel.
