A grant of representation is a legal document issued by a court that authorises an individual to administer the estate of a deceased person. It grants the named individual the legal authority to collect and distribute the assets of the deceased according to the terms of their will or the laws of intestacy if there is no will. The process of obtaining a grant of representation typically involves submitting an application to the probate court, providing evidence of the deceased’s death, and demonstrating the applicant’s entitlement to act as the personal representative of the estate. Once granted, the personal representative has the legal authority to manage the estate’s affairs, pay off debts, and distribute assets to beneficiaries.
Permission from the Probate registry to act as the Executor for an estate.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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