Wills and probate

Making a will

Determine what happens to your property and possessions after your death

Steps to take if someone dies without making a will (intestate), who will deal with the estate and who will inherit under intestacy laws

Rules and regulations for 'executors' and 'administrators' dealing with the 'estate' (money and property) and debts of a deceased person

Definitions of probate and related terms, including grant of probate, letters of administration, executors, administrators, and grant of confirmation

Applying for a grant of probate or letters of administration when someone dies, forms you need to complete and next steps

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