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Understanding wills and probate

Having trouble understanding probate?

Many people are unclear on what probate means and how it relates to their circumstances after a death

Guide to wills and probate

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

Making a will (government, citizens and rights section)

Decide how your assets are shared out and make sure your wishes are carried out after you die

Applying for probate in Northern Ireland (government, citizens and rights section)

The necessary first step to take if you are managing the deceased's affairs

What is probate? (government, citizens and rights section)

An explanation of the term and how it affects you following the death of a relative or someone close

What to do if there is no will (government, citizens and rights section)

If this happens the law sets out who should deal with the deceased's affairs and who should inherit their estate