Probate

 

Probate

  • When people talk about Probate, they usually mean an application to the Probate Registry for a Probate Certificate. A Probate Certificate allows the Executors of the estate to deal with a deceased person’s property.

  • An application to the Registry is usually required when a person passes away and leaves an estate worth over £5,000. This means that if a person passes away and they owned a property, Probate would probably be required.

  • If the person who died left a Will, the Executors named in the Will should apply for Probate. If the person who died did not leave a Will, their next of kin (closest family members) should apply for Probate.

  • Once your application is submitted, if your circumstances are straightforward, you should receive the Certificate within a few weeks.

  • The government fee is currently £273 where an estate is valued at over £5,000. The application is free if the estate is valued at under £5,000 and you are applying for Probate for another reason.

  • You can call us or send us an email, and we’ll be glad to have a conversation with you about your circumstances. Alternatively use this contact form and a friendly advisor will give you a call back for a no-obligation chat at a time convenient to you.

  • Before you start an application for Probate, there are certain pieces of information that you will need. We will be happy to advise you further if you would like to start an application.