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My grandma died today

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  • hardpressed
    hardpressed Posts: 2,099 Forumite
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    Have you applied to the Probate people for a copy of grandad's will?
  • Dan-Dan
    Dan-Dan Posts: 5,279 Forumite
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    Have you applied to the Probate people for a copy of grandad's will?



    No , because the offer on the house which took us close to IHT threshold has fallen through and we expect to have to accept a substainially lower offer on the bungalow eventually

    So dont need Grandads transferrable share after all
    Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
  • van22663
    van22663 Posts: 196 Forumite
    Dear Dan,

    So sorry for your loss.
    I have lost both parents within 18 weeks of each other so I understand how sad you must be feeling.
    I got power of attorney for Mum and probate without using a solicitor. Probate is much less complicated than POA and the helplines are really good.
    Solicitors will charge alot of money for something that is fairly simple. I swore an oath at the solicitors , cost about £5.
    You have had some good advice on here, stay strong & take your time.
    Best wishes
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