use of a trusted adviser to administer
the estate of the deceased may provide
comfort to the bereaved at a difficult
time.
Accountants accredited to undertake
probate work are required to comply with
the Probate Regulations, to ensure the
firm and authorised employees provide
a high quality service and comply with
the ICAEW’s code of ethics. Instruction
may only be accepted in respect of Non
contentious probate work and if a dispute
arises in respect of the validity or terms of
the will, the matter would be referred to a
suitably qualified solicitor.
In order to protect the client, accredited
firms are required to have minimum
levels
of
professional
indemnity
insurance and must advise clients if the
value of the estate is in excess of this level.
In addition, the ICAEW has established
a Probate Compensation Scheme which
will provide compensation for consumers
for loss suffered as a result of fraud or
other dishonesty by the accredited firm
in conducting probate work or where
there is a failure by the accredited firm to
account for monies received in the course
of that work.
Hunter Healey are able to provide probate
services to both existing Clients and new
introductions and please contact us for
further information on 01925 767222 or
info@hunterhealey.co.uk
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