Who Should Make a Will :

Everybody should make a will and review it on a regular basis. A person should always review their will following a change in circumstances, for example, marriage, separation or the birth of a child.

What is “Probate”?

The term “Probate” refers to the legal process of “proving” the validity of a deceased’s Will. This is done by submitting the appropriate papers to the Probate office. When the probate office is satisfied that everything is in order, a “Grant of Probate” will issue.
There is a similar process involved where a person dies intestate (without leaving a will). In cases of intestacy, the probate office issues “Letters of Administration”.
Once a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration are obtained, the estate of the deceased person can be distributed. The estate may consist of property, insurance policies, money or other possessions. The administration of a person’s estate usually involves paying the debts of the estate before proceeding to distribute the assets in accordance with the terms of the will or under the rules
of intestacy.