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Find out if you need to apply for probate to deal with the estate of someone who’s died. Discover how to apply for probate or letters of administration and what to do if there’s no will.

• What is probate

  Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s property, money and…

• If there’s a will

  You can apply for probate if you’re named as an executor in either the…

• If there is not a will

  If the person did not leave a will, the most ‘entitled’ person can apply…

• Before you apply

  Before applying for probate you’ll need to complete the following steps.…

• Fees

  You may have to pay a fee to apply for probate. Whether you need to pay…

• Apply for probate

  You can apply for probate yourself online or by post. This can be cheaper…

• After you've applied

  Your application will be reviewed by the Probate Service. Track your…

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• Updated: 21 December 2017

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• Updated: 6 April 2024

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• Updated: 25 April 2024

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• Updated: 30 December 2019

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• Updated: 6 May 2025

How an obliged entity can make a report if there’s a material discrepancy between the information it holds about a person with significant control (PSC) or registrable beneficial owner of an overseas entity, and the information on the Companies House...

• Updated: 1 April 2023

If you already have the right or have probate (as an executor or administrator) you can start dealing with the estate. You may need to apply for the right to deal with the estate of the person who's died (also...