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Why Grant of Probate | Letters of Administration?
When someone dies leaving a Will, its executor must get in the deceased's property, file tax returns, pay debts, and then distribute net assets to beneficiaries.
These dutiful tasks can only be accomplished after a Probate Court validates the Will by a Grant of Probate, permitting the executor to proceed with impunity.
When there is no Will, the Probate Court grants Letters of Administration, appointing an "administrator" to the Estate.
Administrators and executors are trustees with identical responsibilities, and are the personal legal representative of their deceased Estate. But because there's no will and therefore no beneficiaries, administrators are entrusted to distribute an Estate's net assets to stipulated persons in accordance with inheritance laws.
Each is answerable to the Probate Court, and both may be required to file verified accounts.
This website is dedicated to helping you find a Probate Lawyer located near you to assist executors and close relatives of deceased persons with these complex legal responsilbities.
Most of our Probate Lawyers offer free legal advice on first telephone contact.
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Wills :: Estate Litigation | Family Provision Claims
Some wills treat family members unjustly, whilst others ignore the financial needs of dependants.
What's more, a will itself may be challenged if the alleged testator did not know or approve of its contents, did not possess the requisite mental capacity, or was a victim of undue influence.
An informal will, i.e. one which is either unsigned or incorrectly witnessed, is a problematical document, always subject to close scrutiny by the Probate Court.
Our Probate Lawyers take instructions to...
- challenge unfair, irregular or informal wills
- contest probate applications
- apply for family provision on behalf of disappointed relatives or dependents
- conversely, resist claims without merit made against Estates
This website is dedicated to helping you find a Probate Lawyer located near you to assist you with all complicated legal and court issues associated with wills and estates.
Most of our Probate Lawyers offer free legal advice on first telephone contact.
Many accept instructions on a cost contingency basis. Enquiries are welcome.