Commonwealth Re-Seals

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Commonwealth Re-Seals

UK assets can of course be held by persons overseas but unfortunately, financial institutions such as insurance companies, banks, share registrars and pension fund holders may not accept Grants of Probate that have been issued by a foreign jurisdiction. Under The Colonial Probates Act 1892 Grants that have been issued in Commonwealth Countries may be presented to the UK Probate Courts for re-sealing to enable the release of assets held in the UK.

Documents required by the Courts are:

An original Death Certificate
Original Grant of Probate with Will annexed (all pages must bear the issuing Court's official seal), or Letters of Administration
Details of the UK assets to be collected eg. UK bank account details, share documentation etc
Identification of the Executor or Administrator of the Estate to comply with UK Anti-Money Laundering Rules - identification must be certified by a Notary Public
A letter of instruction signed by the Executor or Administrator confirming they require re-sealing of the Grant in the UK

Information regarding the Domicile and Residence of the deceased will also be required.

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Commonwealth Re-Seals