| Probate 20:04 - Mar 16 with 809 views | Swanzay |
Anyone on here applied for "grant of representation" etc without the use of a solicitor, seems quite straight forward to do on line?
Any pitfalls to be aware of?
Thanks |  | | |  |
| Probate on 20:19 - Mar 16 with 788 views | Iantofullpelt |
I have applied for Power of Attorney, and later for Probate through the .gov website. It is very straightforward as long as you take care in answering all the questions properly. I also know others who have used a solicitor - but the DIY option is quicker, perfectly straightforward and substantially less expensive. |  | | |
| Probate on 20:25 - Mar 16 with 776 views | Joe_bradshaw |
I've done it three times in the last two years. It's easy to follow on line and obviously saves solicitor's fees. If there's a property involved you can put it up for sale and do everything except sign the contract for sale until probate is granted. You need to swear an oath which may involve a solicitor as a commissioner for oaths.I used a JP I know as magistrates are able to do this which cost me a pint each time. |  |
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| Probate on 20:44 - Mar 16 with 740 views | squarebear |
if a solicitor helps in completing the form then the Probate charges are reduced from £215 to £155.
Dunno what a solicitor would charge just for form-filling.
(I've just applied for Probate, taken the oath - £8 at a solicitor on Walter Road - and am awaiting the arrival of the grant). | | | |
| Probate on 20:46 - Mar 16 with 737 views | sherpajacob |
| Probate on 20:25 - Mar 16 by Joe_bradshaw |
I've done it three times in the last two years. It's easy to follow on line and obviously saves solicitor's fees. If there's a property involved you can put it up for sale and do everything except sign the contract for sale until probate is granted. You need to swear an oath which may involve a solicitor as a commissioner for oaths.I used a JP I know as magistrates are able to do this which cost me a pint each time. |
For the oath, many solicitors charge a nominal fee, £10 or so which goes to charity.
I concur the process is quite straightforward and the probate office very helpful. |  |
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| Probate on 20:51 - Mar 16 with 723 views | Swanzay |
| Probate on 20:25 - Mar 16 by Joe_bradshaw |
I've done it three times in the last two years. It's easy to follow on line and obviously saves solicitor's fees. If there's a property involved you can put it up for sale and do everything except sign the contract for sale until probate is granted. You need to swear an oath which may involve a solicitor as a commissioner for oaths.I used a JP I know as magistrates are able to do this which cost me a pint each time. |
Many thanks both, will give it a go. | | | |
| Probate on 20:53 - Mar 16 with 716 views | Nogginthenog |
Agree with previous posts it is quite straightforward so have a go yourself. |  | | |
| Probate on 21:04 - Mar 16 with 698 views | perchrockjack |
Probate rates change from April
Zero up to 50k estate
Then £300 up to 500k
Then,ever upwards | |
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| Probate on 21:36 - Mar 16 with 661 views | lifelong |
If you google wills, probate, inheritance it will show you the Gov.UK website, all the information you need is there, I've done it a couple of times, it's quite straight forward. |  | | |
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| Probate on 22:15 - Mar 16 with 623 views | Kilkennyjack |
Do it yourself mate.
All on line, but the form is a bit of a bugger to print out.
I recall a trip to Camarthen to hand forms in.
Then a trip to a local solictor to sign the stuff you get back.
(Cant use same solicitor that did any wills).
Jobs a good un. |  |
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