Resealing Probate In the UK
Probate Abroad, Resealing of a Foreign Grant of Probate in the UK
Sometimes a Deceased will have died outside the UK but still have assets that need collecting in the UK. The procedure differs significantly depending upon whether a will exists and the procedure that has been followed in the Deceased’s country of domicile (eg. where the deceased was living) the Colonial Probate Acts does enable a foreign grant of probate to be resealed in the UK before the probate registry. Example countries under the Colonial Probate Act include, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.
If probate has been issued abroad and the Country is not part of the ,Colonial Probate Acts,and there is no will in the UK, the application can be very complex and immediate legal assistance should be sought as the probate registry may well require what is known as an affidavit of foreign law.
Our experience in handling foreign probate cases
We have acted on behalf of clients in over 30 different countries and therefore should you require help and assistance with the collection of assets in the UK please contact Tim Murden on 0844 7400948 or by e-mail at tim.murden@netprobate.co.uk
