Sons grandfather passed away

dawnyp72

Ahh yes it did, that was all sorted a couple of years ago.

Ms_Chocaholic

I don't think it's anything to worry about dawnyp72. How much do you think the grandfather's estate is worth, if not a huge amount then it's worth applying for the grant of representation yourself as the solicitor's costs for doing it would come out of your son's inheritance I presume. It's not difficult to do.

Here's some info
https://www.gov.uk/wills-probate-inheritance/applying-for-a-grant-of-representation

Would the former partner of the father of your children help you out with the figures etc./apply alongside you.

dawnyp72

Thanks for your reply.
Can anyone apply for grant of representation? I thought it had to be a relative.
It!!!8217;s not a huge sum. The house sold at auction for 50k but after all the sellers fees and solicitors fees & a few outstanding bills were paid it!!!8217;s now just under 40k.
I have no idea where his former partner is, I!!!8217;ve not seen her since the funeral nearly 4 years ago.

dawnyp72

According to the gov website you have to be next of kin to apply for a grant of representation. My sons are under 18 so they can’t apply. Also need the death certificate which I don’t have. The only other relatives he had are cousins who I don’t know.

Ms_Chocaholic

You will easily be able to get a copy of the death certificate if you know where in the country he died. You can usually apply online and they'll send the certificate to you in the post, if you were happy to disclose the area I can post the link.

There is a Probate helpline which is open M-F 9am-5pm, the number is 0300 123 1072.

dawnyp72

Thanks for your help. I!!!8217;m not his next of kin or a relative so I don!!!8217;t think I can apply anyway. What happens if there are no surviving relatives over 18

badmemory

Surely that would be covered by the parent or guardian of the next of kin who is/are under 18.

dawnyp72

From what I can find online, there is a list starting with spouse, children, grandchildren... going down to aunts & cousins.
What I don’t understand is if there are no surviving spouse or children, why don’t the grandchildren automatically inherit, that is what the rules of intestate say. My boys father wasn’t alive to inherit so the estate was never left to him. I hope this makes sense.

Mojisola

dawnyp72 wrote: »

From what I can find online, there is a list starting with spouse, children, grandchildren... going down to aunts & cousins.
What I don’t understand is if there are no surviving spouse or children, why don’t the grandchildren automatically inherit, that is what the rules of intestate say. My boys father wasn’t alive to inherit so the estate was never left to him. I hope this makes sense.

They do - but someone adult has to administer the estate and do all the paperwork if they are minors.

Savvy_Sue

Mojisola wrote: »

They do - but someone adult has to administer the estate and do all the paperwork if they are minors.

My thinking is that a call to the probate registry would be helpful: the OP may find that she can apply for LofA on her ex's estate on behalf of her children.