Don’t let Probate add to the pain
Expert accountants simplifying Probate with clarity, care and tax expertise
saving families time, money and stress.
What is Probate and why it can feel overwhelming?
Probate is the legal process that gives an executor the authority to deal with someone’s estate after they die - from valuing assets and settling debts to ensuring everything is passed on according to the will or Intestate rules.
But at a time of grief, even straightforward tasks can feel heavy.
The volume of paperwork, the need to contact multiple institutions, the pressure of meeting HMRC deadlines and the fear of making a mistake all add to the emotional strain of bereavement.
At GSM, we aim to lift as much of that burden as possible. Our probate specialists handle the complex, time-sensitive work with clarity and care, giving you space to focus on your loved ones while we ensure every detail is managed properly and respectfully.
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Probate with Clarity & Care
from GSM
At GSM, we understand that Probate isn’t just a legal process. It’s personal. It’s about honouring someone’s wishes and handling everything with clarity, accuracy and dignity.
We make the process clearer, calmer and more manageable, combining Probate expertise with deep financial understanding.
Whether you’re acting as an executor now or planning ahead, If you’d like to talk through your situation or simply need reassurance about where to start, we’re here to help and provide Probate with clarity & care.
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You don’t have to face Probate alone, GSM will guide, advise and advocate for you every step of the journey.
Why GSM?
Lower, transparent pricing
Unlike many banks and solicitors who charge a percentage of the estate value, GSM takes a fairer and more transparent approach. We charge only for the time spent, using clear hourly rates that reflect the level of expertise involved. With property often being the largest asset and London values continuing to rise, a percentage fee can lead to unnecessarily high costs. Our time-based structure means clients pay only for the work required.
Faster Probate
Because our probate team combines deep tax knowledge with efficient estate administration, we complete cases quickly and accurately, helping to keep overall costs down while ensuring every detail is handled with care.
Tax expertise to protect inheritance
Our team has deep experience in IHT, CGT and estate tax planning. We protect more of your inheritance through expert valuations, reliefs and tax-efficient handling.
Handled by qualified accountants who understand estates and Inheritance Tax inside-out.
Empathy first. Expertise always
What GSM can do for you?
- Register the death with HMRC & gather key documents
- Value the Estate
- Complete & submit Inheritance Tax (IHT) Forms
- Apply for the Grant of Probate
- Collect Assets & Pay Debts
- Handle Tax Matters During Administration
- Distribute the Estate to Beneficiaries
At GSM we provide non-contentious probate services and advise in a practical, empathetic and transparent way.
Your Questions Answered
No. GSM is licensed by the ICAEW to carry out Non-contentious probate in a cost effective and efficient manner.
This depends on the estate, but GSM’s financial expertise and structured process speed up the timeline significantly.
We can still help. We support next of kin through intestacy cases.
GSM offers clear, fair time-based fees with no hidden charges.
Yes. GSM handles all tax matters and can assist you in arranging valuations for every type of asset.
For any more questions you may have, call 020 7935 3793 or email...
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Reassurance for you and your loved ones.
Planning Ahead?
Getting things in order
Thoughtful preparation can spare your loved ones unnecessary stress at an already difficult time.
GSM helps you organise your affairs clearly and comprehensively - from ensuring your will reflects your wishes to making sure key documents, assets and financial information are structured and accessible.
With everything in good order, you gain peace of mind knowing your estate can be managed smoothly, efficiently and exactly as you intend.
Gifting in Lifetime
Lifetime gifting can be a meaningful way to support loved ones and reduce the eventual tax burden on your estate .
However, doing it well requires careful planning.
GSM provides clear guidance on allowable gifts, exemptions and the long-term implications of different choices. We help you give confidently and strategically, making sure your generosity delivers the greatest benefit without creating unintended tax consequences.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Inheritance Tax can significantly reduce what you pass on, but with the right planning many people can minimise or even eliminate unnecessary liabilities.
GSM can analyse your personal and financial circumstances to identify reliefs, exemptions and structuring opportunities tailored to you.
Our specialist team helps you protect more of your estate, ensuring your wealth goes to the people and causes you care about.
Don’t put more of your money than required into the hands of the Chancellor.
Speak to a GSM Probate specialist today on 020 7935 3793 and take the next step with confidence, whether you’re planning ahead or handling an estate right now.
A trusted Probate partner for you and the families you serve
Why partner with GSM?
GSM is a specialist in probate and estate administration, with over a century of experience in inheritance tax, capital gains tax and estate administration.
We help protect more of your clients’ wealth through expert valuations, accurate tax handling and efficient estate management.
Working with us means your clients and their families receive expert guidance at every stage, easing complexity, saving time and reducing the risk of costly errors.
The result is a smoother probate experience for them and a stronger, more trusted service offering for your business.
Get in touch today for clear, compassionate and expert Probate support for you, your family or your clients.
“GSM & Co has been our accountants, both with our family and personal business, for many years. We have established a very good working relationship based on mutual respect and a clear understanding always from the firm of our requirements. We have gradually been divesting ourselves of our business interests and GSM & Co has handled the necessary work with competence, rapidity, enthusiasm, and a necessary degree of good humour. Jenny Tolmie has overseen the voluntary liquidation of family companies, and the reallocation of the funds thereby created including lifetime gifting. The quality of the advice on IHT issues throughout has been excellent and has helped shape our actions as a family. The fact that GSM & Co have many members of staff who have been with the firm for many years has given a continuity of support that has always been reassuring.”
"When our father passed away, we were concerned about finding an appropriate solicitor to handle the probate on the family estate. That was until we spoke to Jenny and her team at GSM. Not only did they have all the wills and land registry information in their safe, but they have been closely running all of our family's financial matters for almost 70 years. It makes complete sense for accountants to be able to handle such affairs. And we were thrilled to find out that policy had changed to enable those closest to the actual numbers and financial mechanics of our family to take us through the process. GSM were clear. They were well priced. They took care of me and my sister as we were navigating a difficult time. We cannot recommend GSM enough."