Who Applies
Upon the death of a loved one, the first and most important step is to check if they have left a valid will. If no will is found, the Rules of Intestacy decide who may apply.
Probate HelpLetters of AdministrationNo Will
Help with Probate when there isno valid Will,
including who applies, how to apply, and
Dying Intestate
Probate Help
The guides below explain the most common questions around Letters of Administration - what the Grant is, who may apply, how the application is made, and what happens when someone dies without a Will.
Fees for any work we undertake are always fixed and agreed upon before we begin. If you can’t find the answer you need, call us on 020 3985 9555 or contact us.
Find Out More
Apply for Letters of Administration
When applying, the application itself is submitted to the Probate Registry. It must be supported by an Inland Revenue estate account showing that no inheritance tax is necessary, or that any tax due has been paid.
Dying Intestate
If the person died without a Will then they are deemed to have died intestate, this is when the Letters of Administration application is required.
Letters of Administration Explained
If you have been asked to obtain Letters of Administration, often referred to as a Grant of Letters of Administration, then you have been asked to obtain Probate where the person that passed away did not make a Will.
Have you written your Will yet?
We offer a range of Bespoke, DIY, Emergency or even an Online Will Creation option.
