Advice for Dealing with an estate in Wandsworth

Probate in Wandsworth defined

Probate in Wandsworth is a legal process which occurs when an individual who's responsible for the estate of a deceased person is issued a legal document called the grant of representation which is distributed by the probate registry. There is no Wandsworth Probate Registry.

The three common types of grants of administration are probate, letters of administration without a will, and letters of administration with a will. Letters of administration are issued when a will exists but no executor is designated or cannot serve. In the event that no will exists, or an existing will is somehow invalid, letters of administration are issued.

Resources for probate in the London Borough of Wandsworth

A useful guide is intended to help anyone researching local history or genealogy relating to the Borough of Wandsworth is on line . It covers the modern Borough, which includes Putney, Roehampton, Wandsworth, Southfields, Earlsfield, Battersea, Tooting and Balham.

All Surrey wills up to 1649, whatever the court, are indexed in Cliff Webb Union index of Surrey probate records which survive from before the year 1650
(British Record Society, vol. 99, 1990) (copy in WLHS).

London SW18 – Wandsworth:  Probate Valuation Services

There are a number of  House Clearance and Probate valuation companies in Wandsworth and surrounding areas around SW18 .

Please speak to our Wandsworth Probate Team who will put you in touch with a Probate Valuation company who comply with all HMRC guidelines. Wandsworth probate valuation or house clearance companies should be fully licensed by the Department of the Environment, and carry public liability insurance.

Are you eligible for a grant of probate in Wandsworth?

Probate law dictates who is entitled to receive a grant. Executors named in a will receive a grant. The person who receives most of the property of the estate is entitled to a grant, if no executor is designated in the will. If there is no will, next of kin should apply for a grant. Anyone under 18 years old may not receive a grant.
Probate specialists in Wandsworth.

Will executors often find themselves with many legal questions regarding grants. If the deceased left behind no will, it is advisable to consult a probate specialist to protect your rights. If you have no family and are preparing a will, you may want to appoint a probate specialist to be your executor, although this may be expensive. If you are uncertain as to whether or not you require a grant, contact a probate specialist in Wandsworth.

Registering a death in Wandsworth – Probate requirements

You will need certified copies of the death entry for use when dealing with the estate of the person who has died can be purchased from the Registrar at Wandsworth. The purposes for which you may need certified copies include:

•    Probate or Letters of Administration;
•    bank and building society accounts;
•    insurance companies who have issued policies covering the deceased;
•    dealing with any stocks and shares owned by the deceased; and
•    application for tax rebate, if appropriate.

This list is not exhaustive and there are many other purposes for which a certified copy of the death certificate may be required.

The certified copies can be provided in printed or handwritten form, if you prefer. The copies can be provided either at the time of the registration or at a later date.

For more information about probate in Wandsworth please contact the Wandsworth Probate Team at Fridaysmove.