Question 1

What is Probate?

Accepted Answer

An application to the High Court ( Probate Registry ) to claim responsibility for and effectively deal with somebody’s money or assets.

Question 2

Is Probate Complex?

Accepted Answer

Not always. Every estate is different.

Question 3

How Much Does Probate Cost?

Accepted Answer

Every estate is different and of course the work can be varied. If you call us on local rate 020 8462 1125 we can quote you.

Question 4

What is a Letter of Administration, or What Are Letters of Administration?"

Accepted Answer

Almost exactly the same as Probate except you apply for a Letter of Administration if there is no Will. The procedure and forms are exactly the same as Probate.

Question 5

What is 'Intestacey' or 'Interstate'?

Accepted Answer

If you do not make a Will you die “Intestate”.

Question 6

Who Will Benefit if I Die Without a Will?

Accepted Answer

Governments have applied what is known as the Rules of Intestacy, it will depend on who is your closest relative.

Question 7

Who Needs a Will?

Accepted Answer

Property or Land Owners, anybody with cash assets in excess of £5000 or whose estate will receive a payment in excess of £5000 after death i.e. from an Insurance Company or Pension provider.

Question 8

I Don't Have £5000, Can I Still Write a Will?"

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can write a Will to distribute personal effects but there is not generally a need to take the Will to Probate.

Question 9

Does My Spouse Inherit Everything If I Do Not Make a Will?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. There are limits laid down by the Rules of Intestacy

Question 10

Does My Partner Inherit My House If I Do Not Make a Will?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not. Partners inherit nothing

Question 11

Will My Children Be Liable for Inheritance Tax?

Accepted Answer

If the total value of your assets exceeds the nil rate band then the answer is yes. Inheritance Tax will most likely fall due.

Question 12

What is a Caveat?

Accepted Answer

A form lodged with Probate registry that would register your interest in an estate and thus stop the probate registry from issuing a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

Question 13

Can I Stop Someone Applying for Probate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can enter a caveat which will stop the Probate registry from issuing a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. It is strongly advisable to take legal advice before entering a caveat, please call us, we can help you.

Frequently asked questions

What is Probate?

Is Probate Complex?

How Much Does Probate Cost?

What is a Letter of Administration, or What Are Letters of Administration?"

What is 'Intestacey' or 'Interstate'?

Who Will Benefit if I Die Without a Will?

Who Needs a Will?

I Don't Have £5000, Can I Still Write a Will?"

Does My Spouse Inherit Everything If I Do Not Make a Will?

Does My Partner Inherit My House If I Do Not Make a Will?

Will My Children Be Liable for Inheritance Tax?

What is a Caveat?

Can I Stop Someone Applying for Probate?

Probate and Will writing questions answered

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Frequently asked questions

What is Probate?

Is Probate Complex?

How Much Does Probate Cost?

What is a Letter of Administration, or What Are Letters of Administration?"

What is 'Intestacey' or 'Interstate'?

Who Will Benefit if I Die Without a Will?

Who Needs a Will?

I Don't Have £5000, Can I Still Write a Will?"

Does My Spouse Inherit Everything If I Do Not Make a Will?

Does My Partner Inherit My House If I Do Not Make a Will?

Will My Children Be Liable for Inheritance Tax?

What is a Caveat?

Can I Stop Someone Applying for Probate?

Probate and Will writing questions answered

Contact Us

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Opening Hours

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(Appointments can be set outside of these hours)

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