Full Administration

How long will the probate process take?

The length of time that an application for Grant or full administration will take very much depends on the complexity of the estate. Often, we are also dependant on third parties providing replies which can, if not provided in good time, delay matters. Of course, you can be assured that Minster Law will always do everything to ensure that the matter is progressed as quickly as possible for you.

Date of Death

(24 hours – 1 month)

Inform Minster Law Solicitors

(2 working days)

Minster Law Client Care Letter providing details of our services and Terms & Conditions of Business

(1 week)

Return of Authority to Act Form, ID Documents & relevant documents of the deceased as discussed with Minster Law (e.g Death Certificate, Will)

(1 week)

Minster Law contact financial organisations, creditors and other organisations with whom the deceased had accounts (e.g magazine subscriptions) to provide notification of death and freeze accounts. We will arrange settlement of the funeral account also at this time if funds are available in the deceased’s bank account

(1 week)

Minster Law will arrange for the transfer of all joint assets into the surviving owner(s) names

Minster Law will also contact all beneficiaries to inform them of their inheritance

(4 weeks)

Prepare all tax forms for submission to HM Revenue & Customs in relation to income tax, capital gains tax and inheritance tax