Legal Heirs in England and Wales Require Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration
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In England and Wales, legal heirs need a Grant of Probate (if there's a Will) or Letters of Administration (if no Will) to manage a deceased person's estate, access bank accounts, and sell property, though jointly owned assets may transfer directly.
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In England and Wales, legal heirs need a Grant of Probate (if there's a Will) or Letters of Administration (if no Will) to manage a deceased person's estate, access bank accounts, and sell property, though jointly owned assets may transfer directly.