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.
Search deceased's home thoroughly—filing cabinets, safes, desk drawers, document folders. Contact solicitor (most common), bank will storage, accountant, financial advisor. Search Probate Registry for previous wills. Check will storage companies like Principal Probate Registry. If no will found, person died 'intestate'—need Letters of Administration, estate follows intestacy rules.
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Finding the will is one of the first and most important tasks after someone dies. The will determines how the estate should be distributed and who should handle the administration. This guide shows you where to look and what to do if you can't find one.
If you can't find a will after a thorough search, the person is considered to have died 'intestate'. The estate will be distributed according to intestacy rules, and you'll need to apply for Letters of Administration instead of probate.
Don't give up the search too quickly - wills can be stored in unexpected places, and finding one can make a significant difference to how the estate is handled.
1 in 3 probate applications are sent back.
Answer 5 questions in under 2 minutes. We'll tell you whether you need probate, which route to take, and the mistake most people make at this stage.
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