Grant of Probate – London Probate Lawyers

Expert Grant of Probate Applications in London

At Staple Inn Notaries, we assist executors, beneficiaries, and families with Grant of Probate applications in London, providing clear, efficient, and professional support during what is often a difficult time.

From our Central London offices, we act for clients across London, England and Wales, and internationally, including estates with high-value assets, foreign property, and cross-border elements.

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What Is a Grant of Probate?

A Grant of Probate is the legal authority issued by the Probate Registry confirming an executor’s right to administer a deceased person’s estate where there is a valid Will.

Without a Grant of Probate, executors are usually unable to:

Access bank accounts
Sell or transfer property
Collect investments
Distribute the estate to beneficiaries

Obtaining the Grant correctly and efficiently is a critical first step in estate administration.

Grant of Probate Services for London Executors

We provide comprehensive support with probate applications in London, including:

Reviewing the Will and executor appointments
Preparing inheritance tax accounts (IHT205 / IHT400)
Calculating and arranging payment of any Inheritance Tax
Preparing and submitting the Probate application
Liaising with HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Advising executors on their legal duties

Our service is suitable for both UK-based and overseas executors.

Complex and High-Value Estates

We regularly advise on complex London estates, including those involving:

London residential and commercial property
Significant investments and business interests
Trusts created by Will
Multiple beneficiaries
International assets or beneficiaries

Our experience ensures probate applications are handled accurately, efficiently, and with minimal delay.

Probate for International and Cross-Border Estates

We act for executors and families where the deceased:

Lived outside the UK
Owned property abroad
Held foreign bank accounts or investments
Had beneficiaries resident overseas

As a Notary Public, Sheikh Najam can also arrange notarial certification, legalisation, and Apostille for probate documents required overseas, offering a seamless service for international estates.

Grant of Probate vs Letters of Administration

Where there is no valid Will, a Grant of Letters of Administration may be required instead. We advise on the appropriate application and guide administrators through the process.

Why Choose Staple Inn Notaries for Probate in London?

Central London probate specialists
Expertise in Grant of Probate applications
Experience with high-value and international estates
Integrated probate, tax, and notarial services
Clear, professional guidance for executors
Discreet and client-focused service

Wills and Estates

London wills lawyers advise on UK and cross-border wills, protecting family wealth, controlling succession and mitigating inheritance tax. We draft clear, robust wills for high-net-worth and international families, ensuring assets pass efficiently under English law.

Trust Administration

London trust lawyers advise on discretionary, life interest and Will trusts, safeguarding family wealth, managing succession and mitigating inheritance tax. We structure and administer compliant, tax-efficient trusts for UK and international families with complex, high-value estates.

Inheritance and Trust Disputes

London dispute resolution lawyers advise on Wills, trust and inheritance disputes, protecting beneficiaries, executors and trustees. We resolve contested estates through negotiation, mediation and litigation, providing strategic, discreet advice for high-value and complex family disputes across England and Wales.

Speak to a London Probate Specialist

If you are an executor or family member requiring assistance with a Grant of Probate in London, early advice can help avoid delays and errors.