Frequently Asked Questions
Who inherits when there is an Intestacy?
There is an order of distribution which applies to people who die without Wills.
Who can extract the Grant on an Intestacy?
The order of priority of entitlement to a Grant is the same as the order of entitlement to the Intestate’s estate.
If there are several of people in the same class entitled to the Grant e.g. three children, does the oldest have priority?
No. You are all equally entitled to extract the Grant.
Can I extract a Grant without instructing a Solicitor?
Yes, but this will involve a personal attendance at a Probate Registry. You should contact the Probate Registry in your District. You will find the telephone number in Yellow Pages.
Is there a fee for extracting a Grant?
Yes. If the estate is worth over £5,000 a fee of £40 is payable to the Probate Registry. It is useful to have some sealed office copies of the Grant and these cost an additional £1 each.