What the lawyer will need you to have ready or have thought about to administer an estate is:

• Your identification and proof of address – so documents like passport, driving licence, or utility bills.  This is because lawyers have you comply with anti-money laundering regulations and identify their clients

·        The Will or copy of it

·        The death certificate

·        Details of what the person owned such as bank statements, share certificates, etc...

·        Details of the persons debts