Who can apply for probate?
- You need to be named as an executor of the will to apply for a grant of probate.
- If you are not named as an executor you may be able to apply for a grant of letters of administration.
- Letters of administration will provide you with the same power to administer the estate as a grant of probate.
- You can use our Phone a Lawyer service for a preliminary legal consultation if you think you may need legal advice.
Read some more FAQS from our Probate section