Letter to Probate Registry with draft application wording for settling


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø Private Client expert
Precedents

Letter to Probate Registry with draft application wording for settling


Published by a ÑÇÖÞÉ«ÇéÍø Private Client expert

Precedents
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[Newcastle District Probate Registry]

[enter date]

Dear Registrar

The late [enter name of deceased]

We are preparing to make an Application for a grant of [probate OR letters

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Probate definition
What does Probate mean?

The process of proving (ie establishing the validity of) a Will by the executor. Once the Will has been proved, the court will issue a grant of representation. The Scottish law equivalent is executry.

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