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Dec 2024
3:07pm, 20 Dec 2024
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3FrenchMs
Just a question please... I didn't think we were meant/allowed to put the property up for sale before probate had been granted? Or have I misunderstood? We're stuck in limbo again because we cannot get my mum's will from her solicitors office before 8th Jan., so we cant even apply for probate earlier. Very annoying. But they won't see us or make an earlier appointment. (I won't be using their services after that!) |
Dec 2024
4:35pm, 20 Dec 2024
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jdawayinamanger
Not 100% sure about the technicalities of advertising but we put FiL’s house on the market the day he died (by chance, we had started the process some time prior) and just let the prospective buyers know there could be a delay on the formalities but they were happy to view and offer etc. You can also dispose of chattels etc at least assuming no disputes among beneficiaries. We have emptied the house and distributed such stuff as was worth keeping between siblings. It’s awful they won’t let you have the will. If the sols were local I’d possibly be round there shouting at them and refusing to leave until they handed it over. Though it’s also worth bearing in mind that she was their client and they do have a responsibility to make sure the estate is handled properly. I suppose you don’t know if one of them is named as executor? |
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Dec 2024
5:04pm, 20 Dec 2024
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3FrenchMs
I don't believe they are, @jdawayinamanger. I think it's mostly just that they move at one speed on the Isle of Wight. And it's not the one I've got used to since I left!
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Dec 2024
5:05pm, 20 Dec 2024
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Merry Lip Gloss
We did as we had applied for probate in the February although it wasn't through. Told the buyers about the probate and they were happy to wait. We had access to the will stating his intention.
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Dec 2024
6:03pm, 20 Dec 2024
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jennywren
You don't have to wait for the Grant of Probate to put the house on the market. Good idea to tell any potential buyers there may be a delay but no legal restriction
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Dec 2024
6:05pm, 20 Dec 2024
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macca 53
We did the same as @LipGloss - both lawyer and estate agents advised the buyer and in fact probate was granted before the buyer was ready to complete (by a couple of weeks).
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Dec 2024
8:23pm, 20 Dec 2024
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Merry Fizzmas :-)
You can put the house on the market, you just can’t complete on the sale.
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Dec 2024
8:25pm, 20 Dec 2024
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Merry Fizzmas :-)
Took us eight months to get a copy of my dad’s will, but that was because the solicitors had been disbarred (or whatever the technical term is) and all the documents had gone to the SRA.
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Dec 2024
9:20pm, 20 Dec 2024
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poppyH
@Dave W the GP surgery may have a social prescriber who will help with the forms. My aunt gets attendance allowance, it's paid into my dad's account so he can pay for stuff on her behalf. She's continued to be eligible even though now in a home.
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Dec 2024
11:06pm, 20 Dec 2024
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3FrenchMs
Thanks guys. One to worry about after the New Year begins!
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