Applying for Grant of Representation Flashcards
What are the types of grant?
1) Grant of probate
2) Grant of letters of administration (with will)
3) Grant of letters of administration.
When is grant of probate needed?
When there is a valid will with named executors.
When is grant of letters of administration with will needed?
Valid will exists but no executors named or able to act.
When is grant of letters of administration needed?
When deceased died intestate.
When will Probate Registry issue a grant?
When the applicant demonstrates they are entitled to it.
What are the categories of professional grant applications?
1) Mandatory online
2) Online possible but not mandatory
3) Mandatory paper.
What is mandatory online application?
Most grants of probate.
What is online application possible but not mandatory?
Simple applications such as sole applicant, no minority/life interest.
What is mandatory paper application?
Non-standard grants, second grants, chain of representation, missing or problematic wills, attorney grants, NCPR 20 grants with life interests.
What are the forms for paper applications called?
PA1A and PA1P.
What is PA1A?
Application when the deceased did not leave a will.
What is PA1P?
Application when the deceased left a valid will.
What must grant applications include?
1) Confirm identity of deceased/applicant
2) Justify type of grant and entitlement
3) Provide IHT info
4) Legal statement confirming accuracy.
How is deceased’s identity confirmed in application?
Full name, date of birth, and death certificate.
What if deceased owned assets in a common name?
Grant should be in both names; this should be stated.
How is applicant’s identity confirmed?
Full name, address, and contact details.
What other info is confirmed in grant application?
Testator’s domicile, marital status, value of foreign property.
What must NCPR 20 applicants confirm?
Category of applicant, clear off others with better right, indicate minor/life interest beneficiaries (2 administrators required).
What must NCPR 22 applicants confirm?
Familial relationship, clear off others with better right, indicate minor/life interest beneficiaries (2 administrators required).
