grant of probate

noun

1. law a certificate stating that a will is valid

Example Sentences

In return for a portion of the inheritance, these companies act on the heirs' behalf and apply for what's known as a grant of probate.

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Since 2017 it's been possible to apply for grant of probate online, but critics of the system say it is failing to detect suspicious applicants, and it also appears to increase the opportunity for tax fraud.

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It's the responsibility of the person awarded grant of probate to make sure inheritance tax has been paid.

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Applicants for grant of probate must complete a form to say this has been done, but under the current arrangements, they need do no more than declare on the online form that no tax is due.

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To claim an estate where there is no known heir, a fraudster simply has to find a promising name on Bona Vacantia, produce a will quickly enough, and be awarded grant of probate.

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