Selling Home Proves Problematic in Probate Stand-off

When a loved one passes away, the last thing that should be causing you concern is the settling of their financial matters.

Sometimes, with the best intentions, people think they have dealt with the entire estate and forget about the property. There are some occasions when a grant is not needed for a property sale, for example when the property is held as joint tenants and it is passing to the survivor.

However, sometimes a discovery is made years later that the Probate is needed and if this is discovered in the middle of a house sale transaction it can be compromising to the sale. Obtaining probate some years later can be more complex as the Will may be somewhere unexpected, not available, even lost or whereabouts unknown. Establishing the values of the estate after several years have passed can also be complex.

I had an urgent problem. Rebecca Harbron Gray dealt with it within hours, much to my relief. It is so reassuring to know that someone is so willing to help, and so speedily, when requested. Excellent, professional, proactive service; greatly appreciated.

Mike

That was the problem confronting a client who called us for help. Our team had to locate a former professional executor, appointed to gain approval, in order to proceed expeditiously.

After a decisive and speedy intervention from Winns, the application was made and upon the Grant being received the matter was rectified, and the sale went through. However, the stress and hassle caused clearly took an emotional and mental toll on the client in question.

It is far better, if in doubt, to check and update Land Registry at the time a person passes away. It costs only £3-6 to download the average title and checking at that time is far better than waiting for a problem to occur years later.

Why use Winns?

By using the services of the Wills, Probate & Trusts department at Winn Solicitors, our clients get the experience and expertise of a team that has been conducting these legal matters for decades. Compassionate, considerate and diligent, the team will ask relevant questions and ensure you don’t need to worry about issues, like the one above, cropping up when dealing with matters of Probate.

Call us today for a no-obligation discussion on your circumstances and get your financial planning in place to provide a more secure future for your loved ones after you’ve passed away.

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