Letters of Administration Explained: When There's No Will

<pWhen a person passes away in England or Wales, their estate – including their money, property, and possessions – needs to be dealt with. Typically, if they have made a valid will, their appointed executors will obtain a document called a 'Grant of Probate' to administer the estate according to the will's instructions. However, what happens when someone dies without leaving a valid will? This is where 'Letters of Administration' come into play, a crucial legal document that allows certain indiv...