Grant of Probate
This is generally used where the deceased left a valid Will, allowing the executors named in it to administer the estate.
Probate Administration
Clear guidance through the administration of an estate.
Probate administration brings together the legal and financial work required to deal with the property, money and possessions of someone who has died.
What is probate?
The legal authority to administer an estate.
In straightforward terms, probate is the legal process for administering a deceased person’s estate. It involves managing their assets, settling the necessary affairs and distributing the estate correctly to those entitled to inherit.
The Grant of Probate
Formal authority for those responsible.
A Grant of Probate is an order of the Court that gives one or more people the legal authority to administer the estate of the deceased and distribute it correctly to the beneficiaries.
Types of Grant
The right Grant depends on the circumstances.
Letters of Administration
This is generally used where there is no Will, enabling the appropriate person to administer the estate under the Rules of Intestacy.
Personal Representatives
The people who carry legal responsibility.
The people with the right to apply are the Personal Representatives of the estate. They are either the executors named in a Will or, where there is no Will, the next of kin entitled to apply under the Rules of Intestacy.
Those named on the Grant of Representation are legally responsible and ultimately liable for the administration of the estate. Deciding who should be named is therefore an important part of the process.
Talk through the next steps
Support when responsibility matters.
We can help you understand the probate process and the responsibilities involved in administering an estate.