What Are Timeframes For Probate?

Obtaining the Grant of Representation and administering an estate typically takes between 3-12 months to complete and can take longer where there is a property to sell.

Every case is different but generally very straight forward cases can be concluded in as little as 3-6 months but complex cases can take over 12 months to finalise.

We will keep you advised throughout the process particularly if we anticipate encountering significant delays. We are very pro-active in managing the matter and our case management system ensures that matters are reviewed and actioned regularly.

Our aim is to deal with the administration as quickly as possible and we would expect the following timescales to be achieved:

1. Month 1: taking initial instructions and requesting the account balances
2. Month 2: preparing and submitting the application for the grant of representation
3. Months 3-4: receiving the grant of representation. With straight forward cases the grant will be received within 1 month but more complex matters can take 2-3 months for the grant to be issued
4. Months 4-6: receiving account balances and paying liabilities – placing statutory notices if applicable which have a 2 month notice period
5. Months 6-12: Finalising the administration of the estates, transferring property and accounting to beneficiaries

Because every estate is different, the above timescales are just estimates and we will be able to give you a more specific time scale when we know the complexity of your matter.