Question on probate

[kenwood33]

When my father died, the home in which he lived in with my mother was in his sole name. I never got sight of his will but my mother had to go to a solicitor to change the deeds to her name. Would his will have had to go to probate as my brother was his executor? as far as I am aware he never had any money other than a small amount which he left to be divided between the grandchildren but then again I was never told. It would make a difference if his will did go to probate as I could get a copy of it.

[moonglow52]

Hi Kenwood

As there was a property involved probate would have to be obtained.
You can get a copy of your will from the probate office as it is now a public document.
I understand the fee is £6.
There may have been no money left after the funeral expenses and debts were paid.

Sarah

[craft1948]

He may not have made a will, in which case your mother could just claim the lot.

[kenwood33]

Thank you Sarah for your answer, it reassures me that it did have to go to probate. The thing is everything is quiet on my mother and brothers front and I was told not to worry about what was in my fathers will. I then begun to dig around and was told by my daughter that everything has been left to my brother . I just would like to see what he wrote in his will. My mothers will does mirror my fathers will so I will know then what hers will state in time when she dies. It is a sad situation when this happens but it does. I will apply for a copy of the will then. Thanks once again! Paula

[factor-fiction]

Hi Paula- was your earlier problem ever resolved?
http://www.theanswerb...w/Question801008.html

[kenwood33]

No factor 30 my earlier problem was never resolved and we never got to the bottom of it, no one answered my question sadly. A long time has passed but we were just wondering who got the money that my husbands grandfather bequeathed to his son. Paula

[tonywiltshire]

If your Father held the property in his own name which your mother wished to sell a grant of representation would be required and you will be able to obtain a copy of the will, moonglow is absolutely right the fee is £6 and the office has now moved from York to Leeds, google will find the address, they may take 2/4 weeks to respond.

I read your earlier question which factor was kind enough to show and whilst in England there is no time limit in which to obtain grant of representation, I think you will be best to direct your enquiry regarding a 40 year old will in one of the 14 provincial & territorial areas of Canada to:

Federation of Law Societies of Canada
World Exchange Plaza
45 O’Connor Street
Suite 1810
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K1P 1A4

Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]

[kenwood33]

Thank you very much for that information tony it is appreciated. I have emailed the Federation of Law Socities in Canada and shall take it from there. It is purely now for Ancestry purposes and for nothing else but is intriguing all the same. Paula