Probate Solicitors Solihull

Being named as an executor of a Will is often the first time someone realises just how much needs to happen after a death before an estate can be settled. Bank accounts must be identified and valued, property may need to be sold, debts and taxes have to be paid, and beneficiaries are often waiting anxiously to know what they will eventually receive and when. All of this typically has to be managed while the executor is also grieving, which makes an unfamiliar legal process feel even more overwhelming than it otherwise would.

At Pearcelegal Solicitors, we help executors and administrators across Solihull and the West Midlands manage probate and estate administration under the law of England and Wales, from the very first steps through to final distribution. Some clients want us to handle the entire process on their behalf, so they can focus on their family rather than paperwork. Others simply want a grant of probate obtained and prefer to deal with the remaining administration themselves, and we support whichever level of involvement suits you.

We know that no two estates are the same. A straightforward estate with a single property and a handful of accounts can often be dealt with fairly quickly, while an estate involving a business, overseas assets, or a disputed will requires considerably more care and time. We assess your particular situation honestly at the outset, giving you a realistic sense of the work involved and the likely timescale, rather than a generic estimate that does not reflect your actual circumstances.

Having supported Solihull and West Midlands families through estate administration for over 40 years, we understand that clear communication matters just as much as legal competence during this process. Executors want to know what stage things have reached and what is expected of them next, without being buried in unnecessary detail or left waiting weeks for an update. We keep you informed at every step, explaining what is happening in plain English.

You will work with a solicitor who takes the time to understand the estate and the family circumstances behind it, rather than treating the matter as a purely administrative exercise. If a dispute arises over the validity of the will itself, we can also advise on that separately, working alongside the same team handling the estate administration so nothing falls between two different sets of advisers.

Our probate and estate administration services

We support executors and administrators across Solihull and the West Midlands with a full range of probate services, including:

Probate is not always required. Whether it is needed depends on the size of the estate, the type of assets involved, and how those assets are owned, since jointly owned property and small bank accounts can sometimes pass without a formal grant.

Obtaining the grant of probate itself typically takes around three to four months, though full estate administration commonly takes a further six to 12 months depending on the complexity of the estate and whether property needs to be sold.

Why choose Pearcelegal?

Get in touch

If you have been named as an executor or need help administering an estate, contact Pearcelegal on 0121 270 2700 today to arrange a free 30 minute consultation with a solicitor. You can also fill in our contact form.

Last reviewed: July 2026