Resealing a UK Probate is not possible in the USA
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UK Probate in the USA
There are different probate laws and rules in the US and UK, regrettably the USA is not recognised by the Colonial Probate Act of the UK. This means that the US Letter of Testamentary, an equivalent of Grant of Probate in the UK, cannot be resealed in the UK.
Resealing UK Assets
This demands that a new probate application has to be made in the UK. The procedure varies as to whether a UK Will exists. Ordinarily, the will need to see a sealed and certified copy of the U.S issued probate papers. After the application is made in the UK, the grant will be issued and the appointed executors or administrators of the deceased’s estate will be able to deal with the UK assets.
Typically, they will be the executors named in the will or administrators if the deceased died intestate.
What is required to Reseal probate in the USA?
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Our professional and experienced team can help make he whole resealing process simple and straightforward for you.
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What is required to apply for probate in the UK
Typically to apply for a UK Grant of Probate we will require the following information/documents:
- Certified/original death certificate
- Identification of the Administrator or Executor(s) of the estate to meet the UK ML rules
- Original Probate Letters of Testamentary (or equivalent) accompanied with a will sealed by US state courts
- Particulars of the UK assets to be collected i.e. share certificates, bank details, etc.
We can help with Probate related matters in the USA and UK. Call us to see how we can help.