Probate Check on Gov.Uk - What does it tell me?

jm1985

Hi folks

We had an offer accepted on a property in June. It is a probate property - the previous owner died at the beginning of 2023.

When we made the offer we were told that probate had not yet been granted but they didn't anticipate this "dragging on". Since then we can't seem to get an update from the estate agent about the probate status and our solicitor says he is waiting for this too.

I have checked the gov.uk website - it states Type = Probate, Date of Issue = mid July.

I just wanted to check that the fact that it shows a date of issue means that probate has been granted and is not when the application has been received!?

I don't necessarily want to buy the certificate as it won't change where we are and seems a bit intrusive but would be helpful to know who we are waiting on!

msb1234

yes, probate has been granted. I’d get the certificate as then you can see who the executor is. If it’s a solicitor, that could be why there’s a delay!