What is probate?
Probate is a important legal document needed to deal with an Estate after a death within England and Wales. It proves that whoever extracts it is the appropriate person to be dealing with the deceased’s Estate and that they are entitled to inherit or deal with whatever makes up the Estate.
Who can apply?
If the deceased passed away with a Will then it falls upon the Executors of the Will to extract the Grant of Probate. If however, there is no Will then the Administrators of the Estate must apply for Letters of Administration.
Why should I get probate?
If you’re the executor of a Will or you’re dealing with the death of a loved one then you might need to extract a Grant of Probate to deal with their Estate.
If the person who died had a property solely in their name that must be transferred or sold then that property cannot be sold without a Grant of Probate. If there is savings or shares held in the deceased’s name then the holders of these accounts will ask to see a Grant of Probate to release the funds.
Can I apply myself?
Yes, you can apply for Probate yourself. However, it can be a laborious task, dealing with paperwork, jargon and a lot of filling out forms. Once you’ve jumped through these hoops you then have to deal with the probate registry. This can be difficult especially if you’ve just lost a loved one.
In many cases it is easier to hand the case over to probate specialists like us at Athena Probate, to avoid any errors and to make the process as quick and efficient as possible.
How does pricing work?
That’s the brilliant thing about using Athena Probate. We are industry experts, but we allow you to choose the right package for your needs.
We have fixed price probate options, with complete transparency.
Do I have to come in to your offices?
No, at Athena Probate we deal with everything online and over the telephone, which allows us to deal with your enquiry as efficiently as possible. No need for home visits, no need to spend time travelling to and from solicitors offices. We can do it all!
Which package is right for me?
If you can’t decide which of our packages you need then please contact us for a free no obligation consultation. Our probate experts are on hand to assist you in any way they can.
