Grant of Probate.

Mr_Bun

Hi folks,looking for some advice about obtaining a Grant of Probate folllowing my father's death. His estate passed directly to my mum but a lot of the bank accounts are in his name and the solicitor says we need to obtain one to hand to the various banks. Main problem is that he is quoting around £5000 to sort the whole thing out!!! Surely we can go to the various banks ourselves and inform them of his death and then if they need a Probate then we can apply ourselves? Any help/advice is much appreciated.

RikM

First off... Have you seen the official page?
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/applying-probate

Mr_Bun

Hi RikM, yes was having a look at that. I think the solicitor is taking the absolute p..s !!! We are going to need to apply for Probate,was thinking of doing it myself....anyone ever done this before? Is it straightforward enough? We will contact all the banks and institutions he had accounts with ourselves and notify them of his death.

Mojisola

Mr_Bun wrote: »

Hi folks,looking for some advice about obtaining a Grant of Probate folllowing my father's death. His estate passed directly to my mum but a lot of the bank accounts are in his name and the solicitor says we need to obtain one to hand to the various banks. Main problem is that he is quoting around £5000 to sort the whole thing out!!! Surely we can go to the various banks ourselves and inform them of his death and then if they need a Probate then we can apply ourselves? Any help/advice is much appreciated.

Have you asked the banks themselves?

Many will hand over quite large sums without probate.

Mr_Bun

Gonna make an appointment with them and see what they say.

Mojisola

Mr_Bun wrote: »

Gonna make an appointment with them and see what they say.

You'll need a death certificate and the will.

If they do release the money to you, they will want you to sign an indemnity form to cover themselves in case you're not entitled to claim it.

esson1

You can do it yourself
.I did it

Owain_Moneysaver

In most cases the probate application is quite straightforward. You just need to be organised with the paperwork.

p00hsticks

There are also some knowlegdable people over on the 'Death, Funerals and Probate' board if you have any questions


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