What is a Grant of Probate?

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What is a Grant of Probate?

A Grant of Probate, sometimes referred to as just probate, is a legal document in England and Wales that gives the executor(s) of a Will the authority to deal with a deceased person’s estate. Once granted, it allows the executors to legally access bank accounts, sell property, pay off debts, and distribute any assets in line with the deceased's wishes set out in their Will.

If someone passes away without a valid Will in place, a different document is required instead. This is called a Grant of Letters of Administration. It gives the same authority to the person dealing with the estate, but follows the rules of intestacy, which sets-out who inherits when there’s no Will in place.

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