FAQ - Grant of Probate

This is difficult to be confirm because each Estate is different.  For example, there may be delays identifying and/or confirming the assets and debts of the Estate, the application process may be complex and lengthy due to the nature of the Estate, inheritance tax may be payable and this will involve dealing with HMRC, there… Read More

Probate is the legal process that allows the Estate of a deceased to be concluded i.e. essentially for the Estate debts to be paid, assets to be sold and the net value of the assets to be distributed to the Beneficiaries. If there is a Will which appoints Executors to deal with the Estate, the… Read More

If there is no Will, the Estate will be dealt with by the rules of Intestacy.  These rules will dictate how the Estate is divided and who will inherit. Administrators will need to be appointed to deal with the Estate and these will usually be relatives of the deceased. Please find more information in our… Read More

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… Read More

Solicitors are legally trained and qualified, regulated and supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, fully insured and bound by a code of ethics. Only a Solicitor can provide the legal protection and quality of work that gives you the peace of mind to know that your wishes and instructions will be carried out. The Executor(s)… Read More