When a person passes away, leaving a will and assets in the estate, the executor named in the will must apply to the Supreme Court for probate. The grant of probate issued by the court gives the executor the authority to act on behalf of the deceased. When applying for a grant of probate, the…
The executor appointed is not acting in the best interests of the beneficiaries – can I remove the executor of the estate? Beneficiaries often raise concerns about the competence or honesty of the executor appointed under a grant of probate. These concerns escalate when they do not receive their inheritance after a period of time…
When dealing with deceased estates, there is often a need to obtain the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration as quickly as possible so that the assets can be distributed to the beneficiaries. How long does Probate and Letters of Administration take? This depends on the facts of each case. If the matter is…