Requirement of Grant and Main Types

Question 1

How many types of grants are there?

Answer 1

Three.

Question 2

What are the main types of grants?

Answer 2

1) Grant of probate, 2) Grant of letters of administration (with will), 3) Grant of letters of administration.

Question 3

What does a grant of probate contain?

Answer 3

Identity and date of death of deceased, confirmation of valid will, identity of executors, estate validity, official signature, stamp, and seal.

Question 4

When is a grant of probate issued?

Answer 4

Deceased left valid will, will appoints executors, and at least one executor is willing to act.

Question 5

Is grant of probate needed if will does not dispose of all property?

Answer 5

Yes, still required.

Question 6

What is power of attorney?

Answer 6

When a named executor formally appoints someone to act on their behalf.

Question 7

When is grant of letters of administration (with will) granted?

Answer 7

Deceased left a will, but no executors appointed or willing to act.

Question 8

When is grant of letters of administration granted?

Answer 8

Deceased died intestate (without a will).

Question 9

Which grant is needed for partial intestacy on gifts?

Answer 9

Grant of probate, as long as executor appointment is valid.