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Glossary

Administrator

The person appointed to deal with a person’s estate if there is no Will

Confirmation of Executor Dative

The Scottish equivalent of Grant of Letters and Administration (see below)

Confirmation of Executor Nominate

The Scottish equivalent of Grant of Probate (see below)

Death certificate

A legal record of death

Estate

The savings, property and assets left behind once a person has died

Executor

The person responsible for dealing with the paperwork and carrying out the wishes specified in the Will

Grant of Letters of Administration

This is issued to the person dealing with the estate when there is a Will but no named executor, or when the executor is unable or unwilling to apply for grant of probate or when the deceased did not leave a Will.

Grant of Probate

This is issued to the executor(s) named in the deceased person’s Will, and allows them to access and deal with the estate

Grant of Representation

General term which refers to any of the following:

Inheritance Tax

Tax payable to HM Revenue and Customs if the estate exceeds a prescribed limit; unless the gift is to a spouse or charity, or inheritance tax relief or exemptions apply

Tracing Service

A free service that helps people to find lost savings and investments held with NS&I

Will

A legal document in which a person declares what should happen to their estate after their death