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Is there anyway I could check if Probate has gone through in March this year, if not will it be on a list about to be heard in North Wales?
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Have you checked here because they are normally up to date
https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills
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Thank you very much Rosie that's what I was looking for. Sadly I can't find the person I was looking for so Probate probably hasn't gone through yet. Do you happen to know if there is a list of probate hearings that are to be heard in the future? The place would be Caernarvon, Gwynedd, Wales.
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https://www.gnlaw.co.uk/news/how-long-does-probate-take/#:~:text=Straightforward%20applications%20involving%20uncomplicated%20wills,still%20take%20approximately%2016%2D20
When was the application submitted?
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Sorry Carol I don't know the Probate day, but the person died 6th March this year so I expect it's early days yet.
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That's a very interesting, informative site you have given in that link Carole, that will really help Thanks very much.
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It all depends on when the Executer actually submits the application.
My sister died last month but it will be another couple of weeks before I can submit probate because I am waiting on various documentation to finalise the application.
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Is there anyway I could check if Probate has gone through in March this year, if not will it be on a list about to be heard in North Wales?
If you are family kin, I think this is a question you can ask direct to the Probate Registry?
Several of my friends and family have been dealing with Probate Applications where they were appointed as Executors by a Will and the Probate Applications were all done by post.
But not everyone leaves a Will, or a Will is not found (Intestate). Their website has information about this.
In the UK, I believe there may only be a hearing if someone disputes or challenges the Application by another for Probate?
Mark
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If the estate is liable for Inheritance Tax - there can be a delay as the IHT has to be paid before Probate can be granted.
If the person only died in March it’s early days yet for probate
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A relative is an Executor and the last time we spoke, he mentioned a house sale was involved and nothing is settled very quickly.
An Executor told me he spoke to the other Executor (made enquiries at the Probate Registry) and made the Application for Probate fairly soon after the funeral, because the house value far exceeded the amount at which a Probate Application must be made.
ADDED: but the value did not seem to exceed the Inheritance Tax threshold.
If Inheritance Tax is likely to be due (because it exceeds the threshold) it can't be finally calculated until any property and taxable assets like a house actually sell, which can take quite a while.
The Application for Probate has usually been made quite early and well before any IHT is paid?
Mark
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I'm so sorry to hear about your sister Carole, my condolences. Yes I agree it is early days.
Thanks Mark, not having any dealings with probate I haven't a clue about it, but thanks to all your information I have a better understanding now.
Thank you all again for your answers & your time :)
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I was executor for my aunt's fairly simple estate. It was four months between her death and the grant of probate.
She died on 14th March 2021.
I applied for Probate on 14th May 2021.
Probate was granted on 14th July 2021.
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Thanks for that information JenB, it looks like I will have to wait a bit longer.