A brief guide to probate

A brief guide to probate

A brief guide to probate

Probate is a term that is used in several different ways, sometimes referred to as administering the estate', below is a brief guide explaining the probate process. Probate is the legal process which gives a person the right to deal with a deceased person's affairs, as indicated in their will.Probate will solicitors can help with executor duties and also advise on living wills.

If the person who has died leaves a valid will, then the executor must apply for a Grant of Probate' from the courts. The grant is a legal document that verifies that the executor has the authority to deal with any property, money or possessions left by the deceased.

If the person who died has not left a will, a close relative can apply to the section of the court known as Probate Registry, for a Grant of Letters Administration'. If the grant is given, the applicant becomes an Administrator of the Estate. Similarly to the Grant of Probate, the Grant of Letters Administration is a legal document, confirming the administrator's authority to deal with the deceased persons assets.

The probate process allows your estate to be dispersed in the correct manner. Any outstanding debts and taxes must be paid before inheritance is given to any beneficiaries. A Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters Administration is nearly always required. It applies in the following situations:

- If the deceased has property solely in their name or astenants in common

- If the deceased leaves assets or money totally 5,000 or more

- If the deceased has stocks or shares

- If the deceased had certain insurance policies

The only circumstances in whicha Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters Administration may not be needed, is if the person who died left less than 5,000 or if everything they had was jointly owned. When this is the case everything is automatically given to the existing joint owner.

Probate will only be granted if the will's executor has paid off some, or all of the Inheritance Tax due on the estate.

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