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What Is A Grant Of Administration?
We provide everything you need to know about Grants of Administration at DJJ Law
Dealing with a family loss is plenty on its own, but managing their Estate is an entirely different matter. When there is no Will, one must apply for a Grant of Administration which initiates the probate process. Through the process, an administrator is appointed to manage an estate after someone dies. The person who is closest to the deceased typically acts as the administrator and applies for a Grant of Administration.
Grant of Administration
Does an estate need an Administrator?
When someone passes away and did not name an executor in their Will - or did not prepare a Will - then the family must choose an administrator who will be approved by the court. The roles of an executor or administrator are the same, with the difference that there is an administrator when there is no Will naming them. Grants of Probate give authority to the administrator to handle an estate including identifying heirs, gathering assets, paying debts or taxes and distributing the estate.
Why is a Grant of Administration important in the Probate Process?
A Grant of Probate allows the process of eventually distributing assets to begin pursuant to the deceased's Will. If the deceased did not prepare a Will, the process can not begin without court approval which is granted through the Grant of Administration.
How to apply for Grant of Administration
The closest relative of the deceased will normally apply for a Grant of Administration. Typically, this is the surviving spouse, oldest child or closest living relative.
Applying for a Grant of Administration is an emotionally challenging task. It requires obtaining a copy of the death certificate, notifying relatives, and gathering financial information. After this, you can apply for a Grant of Administration from the court before finally distributing assets.
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After having a tough time finding someone able to assist me with a personal estate matter, I was referred to Azool Jaffer-Jeraj at DJJ LAW. He was so knowledgeable, and happy to help me with all my questions. He was very kind, and the staff were professional in every way. I would definitely be more than happy to return for any related inquiries in the future. I will also be referring him to others as well. Thank you again Azool, and the team at DJJ LAW for such a great experience.
Azool was wonderful to work with. He was very good at explaining everything that went into our will documents. The team was quick and detailed. I highly recommend using their services.
The complicated process of probating a will was handled professionally, efficiently, and at what I consider to be a very reasonable fee. My family was treated with respect and compassion, and communication with the office was timely and clear. Azool Jaffer-Jeraj has my highest recommendation, and we will use his legal services for future civil, family, will, and estate matters.
I deal with several family lawyers and I can say that Azool is one of the most experienced and knowledgeable of them. I have also used his services for my own family, my wife is so impressed by him she told me if we were to separate she would use Azool!
My wife and I recently had our first child and we knew it was time to complete our Wills. Azool was great, he was personable and explained things in plain English. We felt very comfortable working with him and we know that our family is in good hands. I would highly recommend anyone getting a Will to speak with Azool.
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