Do you need probate?

A few quick questions, then your personal plan.

Where did the person who died live?

Probate works differently in Scotland and Northern Ireland, so this decides what applies.

Farra can only pass enquiries about England and Wales.

Scotland has its own system — confirmation, not probate — and its own solicitors' regulator.

Law Society of Scotland — find a solicitor

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Farra is a death administration assistant for UK families. Get step-by-step guidance for registering a death, applying for probate, notifying banks, and managing bereavement admin. From essential documents to practical checklists, Farra simplifies estate paperwork and funeral-related tasks so you can focus on what matters.