A grant of representation in Essex is an important topic because after a loved one passes away it is common for family members to assume that the executor of the estate listed in their loved one’s Will is automatically the individual that will handle the person’s estate. Moreover, if an individual does not have a Will, many family members assume that the state will automatically handle the estate of their loved one.
Unfortunately, both of these assumptions are very wrong.
In order for an individual to be granted probate (the right to deal with deceased individuals estate), they must first apply for a grant of representation. If one or more executors were named in a Will, but the executors named in the Will are unable, or unwilling, to apply for a grant of representation, this choice often falls on the next of kin.
Family members may wish to stop an individual from receiving probate if they feel that it is not in the best interests of the deceased individual or other loved ones. Then, to prevent a grant of representation from going through, such as if there is a dispute over whether an individual is able to apply for one or if there is confusion as to whether or not a Will exists, one must file a caveat. This is a particularly significant fail-safe in view of the fact it can be used to stop a grant of representation from being approved and can last up to six months.
Therefore, when it comes to matters of probate you may need to seek the advice of a specialist Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services locally to guide you through the process of applying for a grant of representation in Essex or to stop another individual from receiving probate. This is because Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services are well informed on the laws and processes local Probate Registries adhere to so as to make applying for a grant of representation in Essex and preventing another person from receiving probate run as smoothly as possible.
Whether you are applying for a grant of representation in Essex, would like to know how to stop a grant of representation or you would simply like to know your legal rights concerning a loved one’s estate, like Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services can help you every step of the way.
Contact Andrew Douglas Wills and Legal Services today to see how we could help you to get your affairs in order to protect both yours and your loved ones’ best interests and, more specifically, with regard to probate and applying for a grant of representation in Essex
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