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Deed of alteration removes the need for Probate?

Rodders2409 · 2022-06-11 07:12:03

Hello everyone, I apologise , because I wrote a long post earlier and have realised that maybe my question can be condensed in a much better way! If an Executor completes a Deed of Alteration provided by a Solicitor to remove themselves from any responsibilities or claims within a Will, leaving only one executor does that…

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msb1234 Posts: 624 Forumite

12 June 2022 at 8:27AM

If I were her, I’d apply for probate asap anyway because if a couple of weeks down the line it becomes clear that probate is needed, she’s wasted time.
She can apply herself online if she’s an executor - it’s very straightforward. I did it for my mum’s estate and received it within 8 weeks.

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