Grant of Probate.

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Mr_Bun
Mr_Bun Posts: 339 Forumite
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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.

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  • RikM
    RikM Posts: 811 Forumite
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    First off... Have you seen the official page?
    https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/applying-probate
  • Mr_Bun
    Mr_Bun Posts: 339 Forumite
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    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
    Mojisola Posts: 35,557 Forumite
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    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
    Mr_Bun Posts: 339 Forumite
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    Gonna make an appointment with them and see what they say.
  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,557 Forumite
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    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
    esson1 Posts: 109 Forumite
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    You can do it yourself
    .I did it
  • Owain_Moneysaver
    Owain_Moneysaver Posts: 11,357 Forumite
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    In most cases the probate application is quite straightforward. You just need to be organised with the paperwork.
    A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.
  • p00hsticks
    p00hsticks Posts: 12,825 Forumite
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    There are also some knowlegdable people over on the 'Death, Funerals and Probate' board if you have any questions


    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=217
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