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The word ‘probate’ refers to the management of a person’s estate after they have died. It involves the distribution of their assets (property, money and possessions) and the settling of any debts.
Most people use a professional probate provider to manage the process. However, a minority of families apply for probate themselves.
Before making this decision, you should be aware that some areas of the probate process are complex and it should not be taken lightly. For a typical estate, probate will normally take between six and nine months to complete.
These pages give you an overview of what’s involved, so that you can make up your mind.
What's involved?
A guide to the key tasks involved with the probate and estate administration process.
Our probate service
Find out how our highly experienced experts can help take care of probate for you.
When is probate needed?
If the deceased leaves assets worth £5,000 or more in their sole name, it is almost always necessary to go through probate.
Click here to find out more about the different processes involved.