Sons grandfather passed away

Ms_Chocaholic

It looks like Probate wasn't sought for your children's father and as their grandfather's will probably pre-dates his death and the grandfather left his estate to him, that's why this is needed.

ETA: Had the grandfather's estate not been distributed? Who was selling the grandfather's property, do you know?

lemonpopsicle

I think that's correct, I would ask the solicitors for guidance. That's excellent news x

dawnyp72

Thanks for your reply. Their father died before their grandfather so he wasn’t alive to inherit. Grandfathers house was sold at auction for a pittance and money has been held by the solicitors until now.

dawnyp72

Grandfather didn’t leave a will

Ms_Chocaholic

Thank you for the additional information re grandfather. As he died without a will then the intestacy rules apply and that will be why they need to apply for Probate (GOR) for the children's father who would have inherited had he he not pre-deceased his father.

As Probate was not obtained for the children's father, I assume he died with very little savings/investments etc.

dawnyp72

The only thing their father had was some kind of pension with the prudential which my sons were named on along with his then partner. I don!!!8217;t think he had any other assets.

dawnyp72

The letter says ‘A grant of representation will need to be obtained in the estate of my boys’ father. Either probate if there was a will ( I don’t think there was) or letters of administration if there was no will. Because the beneficiaries are under 18, a minimum of two persons have to make the application for the grant of representation.
What does this mean?
What is a grant of representation and who can apply for it?

Robin9

dawnyp72 wrote: »

The only thing their father had was some kind of pension with the prudential which my sons were named on along with his then partner. I don!!!8217;t think he had any other assets.

This is worth following up but you will need a copy of the policy. There may be benefits for his children and also for his former partner (not the present one)

dawnyp72

This was paid out shortly after his death to my sons and their fathers partner. I think it was called a death benefit and they were named on it. Not sure what you mean by former/present partner? She was his girlfriend when he passed away and had been for a few years.

Robin9

dawnyp72 wrote: »

This was paid out shortly after his death to my sons and their fathers partner. I think it was called a death benefit and they were named on it. Not sure what you mean by former/present partner? She was his girlfriend when he passed away and had been for a few years.

Sorry if I confused the situation. I was trying to say that the payout would only go to the person named in the policy.