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What should you bring ?

You will need to bring the following documents:

• if the deceased left a Will, the original Will or testamentary writing (sometimes kept in solicitor's offices for safe keeping);
• full details of the estate, valued at the date of death (see "details of the estate" below);
• the death certificate of the deceased;
• the marriage certificate, if the surviving spouse is applying for the office of executor, and there is no Will;
• the certificate of registration of civil partnership, if the surviving civil partner is applying for the office of executor, and there is no Will; and
• the divorce certificate, again if there is no Will.