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How do you probate a will?

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In the Uk, assuming you are the named Executor, you can employ a professional or for personal applications you send the will, death certificate, the completed IHT205 or IHT400 and form PA1 to the local probate registry. You will then be invited to attend an interview to ensure you are the rightful person to administer the estate. Assuming you are and there are no issues probate will be granted within two weeks usually.

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