Who needs probate?
If one or more of these apply to the person who died, you’re likely to need probate.
A property in their
sole name
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If the person who died owned a property in their name only, then you will need probate. Joint ownership properties do not usually require probate.
£5K or more with a bank
or building society
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If the deceased had a minimum of £5,000-£50,000 in a bank or building society, then it is possible you will need probate. The exact amount varies depending on the bank.
£5k or more shares and
investments
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If the deceased had shares and investments of £5,000 or more then it is likely you will need probate. The exact value varies depending on provider.
£5k or more in Premium
Bonds
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If the person who died owned Premium Bonds valued over £5,000 then probate will be required.
Cryptocurrency
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In some cases, probate is required if the deceased had cryptocurrency. Addresses and private keys need to be located before an assessment can be made.