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 safekeeping);
- full details of the estate, valued at the date of death (see "details of the estate" below)
- the death certificate of the deceased (no copy);
- 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.
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