Confused about a Will

[PaulW]

My father died recently and left a will appointing his wife (my mother) as the sole executrix and making her the sole beneficiary. If he had not made a will she would have inherited everything as his next of kin.

In these circumstances, does she need to obtain a grant of probate, or does everything go to her automatically as next of kin?

I would be grateful for any comments people on this forum may have. Perhaps some of you have even dealt with a similar will.

Paul

[enaid]

Re: Confused about a Will

The info you need is on the link below, if you have already read it and are not clear on any points then please ask.
Enaid x

Probate - Legal Beagles Consumer Forum

[ahoogah]

Re: Confused about a Will

Yes you need to obtain grant of probate. Download and complete a Form IHT205 and send it to the probate registry at their Holborn address. Read leaflet IHT206 guidance notes.

[PaulW]

Re: Confused about a Will

Thanks for these replies.

We will try to obtain the grant ourselves, without using a solicitor, and see what happens.

[enaid]

Re: Confused about a Will

Thanks for these replies.

We will try to obtain the grant ourselves, without using a solicitor, and see what happens.

Good Luck and here is some info hope it helps

Applying for probate : Directgov - Government, citizens and rights