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What is an Executor, and What are Their Responsibilities?

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An executor is the person named in a Will to manage and distribute the deceased’s estate after their death. Being named as executor is a significant responsibility, but it does…

What is the Difference Between a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration?

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Both are types of Grant of Representation. Both give the named person legal authority to deal with the estate of someone who has died. The core difference is simply whether…

What are Letters of Administration?

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Letters of Administration is the legal document issued by the Probate Registry when someone dies without a valid Will. It gives the named administrator the same authority to deal with…

What is Return of Estate Information?

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When someone dies in England or Wales, the executor or administrator applying for probate must report the value of the deceased’s estate to HMRC. This is called the “return of…

Probate Glossary: Key Terms Explained

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Probate comes with its own language. Whether you have just been named as an executor or you are trying to understand a letter from a financial institution, this glossary covers…

What to Do When You Receive Your Grant of Probate

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Receiving your Grant of Probate (or Grant of Letters of Administration) is a significant milestone. It confirms that you have the legal authority to deal with the deceased’s estate. But…

The Truth About Fixed Price Probate

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If you have been searching for probate help, you will have noticed a wave of providers advertising “fixed price probate.” It sounds simple and reassuring. But the reality is often…

Probate: How Much Does It Cost?

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The cost of probate depends almost entirely on the route you take. Do everything yourself for free via GOV.UK, use a platform like ours for a fixed fee, or instruct…

How to Do Probate Without a Will

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Finding yourself responsible for someone’s estate when they left no will is a common situation. But you can still do probate without a will. This guide walks you through how.…

What is Intestacy?

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Intestacy is the legal term for dying without a valid will. When someone dies intestate, their estate cannot be distributed according to their wishes (because no legally binding wishes have…

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