WILLS AND PROBATE
Witness for Will Signing
In England and Wales, Wills must be witnessed by two independent witnesses; in Scotland, only one witness is required.
Witnessing a Will is a legal obligation. This means that, should the Will ever be called into question, there will be a credible witness to testify that it was signed and witnessed properly. Legally, a witness cannot be a beneficiary of the Will.
If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the witnessing of a Will, contact John.
Authentication of Wills for Use Abroad
In order to be valid for use in foreign jurisdictions, some countries require that Wills are authenticated by a Notary Public or other authorised person. The document can then be used overseas.
If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the authentication of a Will, contact John.
Grate of Probate
A Grant of Probate certificate is needed if you are the executor of a Will, and need to deal with the assets, such as money or property, of someone who has died. The certificate proves that the person who holds the certificate has the authority to manage the assets of the deceased.
They can also be used overseas, but will require notarisation.
If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the authentication of a Grate of Probate, contact John.
Grant of Letters of Administration
A Grant of Letters of Administration is a document similar to the Grant of Probate as it lets an individual manage the estate of someone who has recently deceased, but is used if there is no Will, or if no executors are named in a Will.
This document can be used overseas, but will require notarisation.
If you require the assistance of a Notary Public, regarding the authentication of Letters of Administration, contact John.