Everything you need to get the Grant of Probate in your hand in 6–10 weeks, without solicitor fees
Complete NIPF7 Form
Your probate application form fully completed with all the information you provide, ready for submission to the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service.
Pre-Populated Estate Spreadsheet
A comprehensive Excel spreadsheet containing all assets, liabilities, and beneficiary information for your records and reference.
Step-by-Step Submission Guide
Detailed instructions on how to submit your application through the NI Courts online probate system, including screenshots and guidance.
Auto-Generated Bank Closure Letters
Personalised letters on your letterhead for each bank account, ready to send to financial institutions to close accounts and request final balances.
Sample Valuation Request Letters
Templates for requesting accurate valuations from banks and property valuers, ensuring you have the correct information for your application.
The Grant of Probate is a legal document issued by the Northern Ireland Courts that confirms you (the executor) have the legal authority to administer the deceased person's estate.
Why it's required: Banks, building societies, and other financial institutions will not release funds or close accounts without seeing the Grant of Probate. Similarly, you cannot sell or transfer property without it.
What it allows you to do: Once you receive the Grant, you can access bank accounts, sell property, close accounts, pay debts, and distribute the estate to beneficiaries according to the will (or intestacy rules if there's no will).
Full Solicitor Estate Administration
Our service prepares your documents and guides you through the process. You (the executor) remain responsible for the actual work of administering the estate — but we make it straightforward.
Contacting Banks and Institutions
We provide you with ready-made letters for each bank and institution. You simply need to send them and follow up — we give you everything you need to make this as easy as possible.
Ongoing Legal Advice
We do not provide ongoing legal advice about complex estate matters, disputes, or tax planning. However, if your situation becomes complex, your £395 is credited against J.J. Taylor & Co. Solicitors' fee if you choose to instruct them.
Your Responsibilities as Executor:
If the estate includes property (houses, land, etc.), you may need to transfer ownership from the deceased's name to the beneficiaries named in the will. This is a separate legal process that requires Land Registry applications.
Transfer to beneficiaries: Property transfers to beneficiaries can typically be arranged for approximately £300 total, which includes both the solicitor's fee and the Land Registry fee.
Planning to sell the property? If the beneficiaries wish to sell the property rather than transfer it into their names, this will require a separate conveyancing process handled by a solicitor. Please let us know and we will be happy to forward your details to a solicitor to deal with the sale. The cost for this will be dependent on what you discuss with the solicitor directly.
Important: You must obtain the Grant of Probate before you can transfer or sell property. The Grant is a prerequisite for any property transaction.
For property transfer or sale enquiries, please contact us at hello@probatedirectni.com and we will assist you accordingly.
Questions? Contact us at hello@probatedirectni.com