Quick Summary Grant of Probate vs Letters of Administration Both are court orders that give someone the legal authority to handle a deceased person’s estate. The key difference depends on whether there is a valid last will and testament (“Will“). Who can apply if there is a Will? The person named in the Will applies

Quick Summary What is probate? When a person dies, their assets cannot just be taken or shared out right away. Someone must first get permission from the court to manage everything properly. This process is called probate. When it’s needed? If the deceased had assets (bank accounts, house, shares), probate is required to access or