Dealing with probate
Posted on 18th January 2019
When someone dies the process of releasing their assets is called probate*. This must be completed before beneficiaries can receive their share of the estate.
The exception is when all the property is jointly-owned and money passes to a spouse or civil partner.
If you are dealing with probate for the first time this can all be quite daunting, so here are some things you might want to know.