Not always – if the value of the Estate is small i.e. small amounts in bank accounts, and there is no property, then the Estate may be concluded without the Grant of Probate.
However, if the value of certain assets is sufficiently high, then the asset holder e.g. the bank, will request a Grant of Probate to release the funds to the Executor.
If there is a property included with the Estate that needs to be sold or transferred, then a Grant of Probate will be needed.
Please find more information in our Grant of Probate and Estate Administration section here
