Which personal representative will receive the grant?

If the estate is being administered without the assistance of a probate solicitor or other authorised professional, the grant will be sent to the personal representative listed first on page 2 of the “Probate application” form (PA1).

All being well, The Probate Service will send the grant of representation shortly after the personal representatives’ appointment at a probate registry.

If a solicitor or other authorised professional is dealing with the estate, they will receive the grant.

A minimum of one person may administer the estate. See our guide “How many executors are required to act?”.