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Plain-English answers to the questions executors ask first. Written for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and checked against GOV.UK and nidirect.
- Do you need probate?
Not every estate needs probate. Find out in minutes whether you need a grant - based on what the person owned, how they owned it, and each bank's limits.
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