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Is probate needed?

Hi

if I want to do a no win no fee medical case do I need probate? (That is otherwise not needed).
I am next of kin according to intestate rules and dealt with affairs after death. 

We do have grounds for a medical case but don’t want to go through probate if not needed?

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  • Keep_pedalling
    Keep_pedalling Posts: 20,441 Forumite
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    edited 24 September 2024 at 1:37PM
    You will almost certainly need probate to receive any substantial compensation to the estate, but you don’t need to apply for it until / if you win your claim.
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