Dealing with their estate

You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who had died. This is called probate. More information can be found at www.gov.uk/probate-estate.

If you already have probate (known as an executor or administrator) then you can start dealing with their estate. There are a number of good solicitors to support you with this process.

As part of probate you will be required to access financial assets, pay any debts and taxes, and distribute the estate as detailed in the Will.

If there is no Will in place then you will need to identify who is entitled to a share of someone’s money, property and possessions. www.gov.uk/inherits-someone-dies-without-will.

Dealing with the estate of a loved one can be a difficult and emotional process. Access the bereavement and emotional care and support that is right for you.

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