House Advice on Probate issue. Wits end!

Smallfries

EllaKeat wrote: »

I am probably talking rubbish as I don't know probate law, but is there not the opportunity to rent the house until probate is granted, and then buy? In that way you could be in there and settled with new baby without waiting and worrying.

Whatever happens, good luck with it all:)

Not sure to be honest there, could be a route i explore and see if its possible i guess

SouthCoast

How long does it take to get probate or letters of administration

The time it takes to get probate or letters of administration varies according to the circumstances. It may only take three to five weeks if there are no complications, inheritance tax is not payable, the estate is straightforward and all forms are filled in properly. However, in more complicated cases, it may take much longer.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/your_family/family/dealing_with_the_financial_affairs_of_someone_who_has_died.htm

neverdespairgirl

tawse57 wrote: »

So bear the above in mind, have some respect for what this chap is going through and perhaps chat to him about how this was once a home for his family and how you wish to now make it a home for your family. Let him know, almost, that the house will be in good hands.

I see your point, but I think it was wrong of him, therefore, to put the house on the market and accept an offer before probate was even applied for.

The OP is a family man, with a baby on the way. He's been messed about as well.

Smallfries

neverdespairgirl wrote: »

I see your point, but I think it was wrong of him, therefore, to put the house on the market and accept an offer before probate was even applied for.

The OP is a family man, with a baby on the way. He's been messed about as well.

Thanks for that, it could have been a "yes i accept your offer but please be aware that probate has yet to be sorted" the house was on the market before the owner had died, i am just mad cos i havent been made aware. i dont mean to be heartless

poppysarah

Smallfries wrote: »

Thanks for that, it could have been a "yes i accept your offer but please be aware that probate has yet to be sorted" the house was on the market before the owner had died, i am just mad cos i havent been made aware. i dont mean to be heartless

It should have been a "I can't accept your offer until probate is sorted"?

I thought there was some technicality about when they can accept an offer?

clutton_2

if dad was in a care home then the local authority may be involved with claiming back care fees and nothing on this planet will speed up a local authority.....

hang on in there... decide to stay with your family and get settled, then move in once the baby is born and a few weeks old....

you cannot afford to lose money by being impatient...

impatience and stress will only make your partners pregnancy more difficult

your offer has been accepted - there is nothing you can do but wait.... sorry....