When someone dies and if they have a property, assets or savings, their chosen executors, if the deceased had a Will, or their personal representatives, if there is no Will in place, will be required to obtain a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration. The Grant is a legal document that confirms that the existing Will is both valid and can be administered accordingly. What this means is that an application must be made to the Probate Registry on behalf of the deceased so the deceased’s belongings can be given to his/her beneficiaries as set out in the deceased’s Will or in line with the rules of intestacy, if there is no Will in place. 
 
Completing probate papers can be a complex task, and it is advisable to seek legal advice or assistance from us to ensure accuracy and compliance with the specific requirements. However, here is a general overview of the steps involved in completing probate papers.

Should probate be required, we shall, in this pack, provide you with the information that you need to enable you to obtain the grant of probate/ letters of administration yourself. Should you require any legal advice, our probate specialists are here to help and guide you every step of the way, should you wish to proceed to obtain the grant of probate yourself.