A Grant of Probate is a formal document which allows you to deal with a deceased’s estate (assets and belongings). You do not need a contentious probate solicitor to apply for this and useful guidance is provided by the government at https://www.gov.uk/wills-probate-inheritance/applying-for-a-grant-of-representation. Only certain types of people though are entitled to apply and there may be inheritance tax payable as well probate fees.

Legal Expense Insurance (“LEI”) is a form of add on cover at an additional cost to your normal building, contents or motor insurance which will provide you will an amount (usually about £50,000 to £100,000) to cover legal costs (your own and the opponents) in certain types of legal disputes, such as personal injury, employment, professional negligence, and property related disputes.

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