Probate describes the process of applying to the Probate Registry to handle a person’s affairs after they have died.

An application is for a formal “grant” to be issued.

Once the Application is approved, the Registry issues a "Grant of Probate," which gives the appointed Executor or Administrator the authority to handle the deceased's financial affairs.

The type of Grant issued depends on whether there is a valid Will:

• A Grant of Probate is issued if there is a Will.
• A Grant of Letters of Administration is issued if there is no Will.

The Grant thereafter enables the appointed persons with the authority to handle debts and collect and divide any remaining assets in accordance with the deceased’s wishes as stated within the Will or following the Intestacy rules should they have died without a Will.

If you need assistance with obtaining a Grant of Probate in the Isle of Man, please do not hesitate to contact us or email us directly via the "Contact Us" form available https://www.mplegal.im

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