Applying for the letters of administration is a crucial point to consider. They transfer control of the deceased person’s assets to the applicant, just like a Grant of Probate does, but in cases where there is no will to execute, a will, but it is not valid, and appointed executors cannot, or refuse to act.
There is a will, but there is no appointed executor. Procedure to applying for Letters of Administration will be far easier and hassle-free. For this, you need to complete a PA1 probate form along with Form IHT205 to IHT400 that relate to inheritance tax and corresponding fees to the Probate Registry. You may be asked to attend an interview at the Probate Registry, where you will swear an oath to confirm the information you provided in your application.
People often ask the question, “How long the whole process could take”. It’s hard to accurately predict. It depends on how complex the estate in question is. It will be better to get a will professional written before it is too late. By doing so, you can protect everything you have spent your life working for. Experts expect letters of administration to take no longer than 6 weeks, although some cases could take months to fully complete. The sooner you start the process, the better.
