Grant of Probate

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Grant of Probate

In England and Wales, authorization by a court for the executor of an estate to begin to administrate the assets of a decedent. This contrasts with a grant of administration, which is a similar authorization given to a person if the decedent dies without a will.

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She has spent the past 3 1/2 years completing a series of legal exams on land and contract conveyancing, accounts, and landlord and tenant law to qualify as a licensed conveyancer and commissioner for oaths, enabling clients to swear statutory declarations andoaths in relationtowills or grants of probate in her presence.

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The court issues grants of probate in testate estates and grants of administration in intestate estates.