A Grant of Probate is a document which allows you to deal with a person’s assets after they pass away.

Not all applications are straight forward. It depends on the wording of the Will and on your personal circumstances.

Examples:

1. If there is no Will at all, then an application needs to be made to the Court to appoint an administrator who has the same kind of powers as an executor.
2. If an executor named in a Will has died, then an application will be made to the Court with the Will but asking the Will to appoint one of the beneficiaries as the executor.