What is probate?
Helping you with the probate process
Welcome to netprobate.co.uk, the probate internet resource centre.
Probate can often be a very confusing process, do I really need probate, how long will it take? or how much will it cost? these are just some of the questions that are often asked.
Netprobate aims to simplify the probate process by answering all those difficult questions and more.
As specialist probate solicitors experienced we are committed to providing a genuine personal service, for a fixed fee wherever possible.
What is probate?
When someone dies their assets and liabilities need to be collected. To obtain the authority to collect and distribute the assets, a legal process needs to be followed. This is known as probate, and ends with the Probate Registry issuing what is known as either a Grant of probate (if a will exists) or a Grant of letters of administration (if no will exists)
Do I always need probate?
If the Deceased person had assets over £5,000 then a grant of probate will be required, as banks and other financial institutions will require evidence before closing an account and releasing any assets. Probate may also be required if the deceased held shares or had a property registered in his/her sole name.
The Probate Process
The probate process starts with the Executor of the estate making a list of all known assets and liabilities. Once this has been prepared then a formal application can be made to probate registry can then be made. The grant once issued by the Court, then enables all assets to be collected and the estate distributed.For more information on the probate process click here.
How we can help
Dealing with probate can be confusing and therefore it can often be much easier to get someone to help with the probate process. But why chose Netprobate?
- We can often obtain a grant of probate and manage the probate process much quicker than an application made in person
- We are experienced in handling the probate process and know how to complete all the difficult inheritance tax returns
- No interview at the probate registry will be required
- We charge a simple, straightforward fixed fee
- No fees are charged until the end of the case or the beneficiaries are in receipt of the funds
- We know who to write to at the banks!
- We operate across the UK and can always arrange home visits
- All our staff are friendly approachable
Probate questions and Answers ?
Our National Probate Helpline answers lots of questions relating to the Probate Process, please feel free to call us or e-mail with your query and we will always reply. The Q & A page is updated daily so plese click here for latest posts.Some of the recent probate questions we have answered are :-
How can obtain a copy of a will ? Resealing probate what does this mean ? The Deceased owned a property do I need probate ? Probate costs and Fees When do I need probate ? Contesting a will : what can I do if am unhappy with a will ? Probate does an Inheritance Tax return need to be filed with every case ? Probate prolems do I need the original will to apply for probate ? How long does probate take ? What does probate cost ? I am the next of kin and cannot find a will what happens to the estate ?