In order to sell the property, you will need the Grant of Probate / Letters of Administration. A property can be put on the market and sale terms agreed, but the actual sale cannot complete until the Grant/Letters have been issued.
FAQ - Grant of Probate
Do you deal with the sale of the property?
We don’t deal with the sale of the property, but we will recommend a conveyancing solicitor to you to deal with the sale. You are, of course, entitled to instruct a solicitor of your choice. The fees for the conveyancing solicitor (and the Estate Agent) will be deducted from the proceeds of sale of the… Read More
Do you deal with contentious Probate matters?
We don’t deal with Contentious Probate matters. However, if we cannot help you with an Estate or a dispute, we will find a suitable solicitor to help you
Will Inheritance Tax have to be paid?
We will make a full assessment of whether Inheritance Tax will need to be paid by the Estate when we have been able to make a full assessment of the elements of the Estate i.e. the assets and debts. If you would like to discuss Inheritance Tax generally and the thresholds that may apply to… Read More
The Estate is very straightforward and the value is small. Can you just deal with the paperwork for the application?
Yes, we can. If the Executor wishes to confirm the elements of the Estate and with the distribution of the monies following the issue of the Grant/Letters, then we can prepare the paperwork for the application. Please find more information in our Grant of Probate and Estate Administration section here
I’m an Executor, can I deal with the Estate myself?
Yes, an Executor can deal with an Estate, but there are various complex matters to consider and potential pitfalls to avoid, there are large amounts of paperwork to deal with and the matter of dealing with the Estate and distributing the monies to the Beneficiaries is a significant personal and legal responsibility. Also, it is… Read More
