What to do when someone dies in Scotland
Dealing with someone’s death can be a daunting time. We created our company to help guide you through the process, removing all the uncertainty and helping you to a speedy and successful solution.
The First Week Checklist
Although a lot of the admin work can wait, in the immediate aftermath of the death there are a few things that need to be taken care of as soon as possible. This includes:
- registering the death
- arranging the funeral
- securing their property and valuables
- making arrangements for dependents and pets
For a more detailed list, including information on how many death certificates to order and all the other immediate considerations, download our free checklist.
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What is probate in Scotland and do I need it?
Probate is a special document issued by the local Sheriff Court that gives authority to someone to deal with a deceased person’s assets. In Scotland, probate is officially called a ‘Grant of Confirmation’.
You only need to get probate if a company asks you for it, or the person who died owned a property solely in their name. There are situations where it is also required if a property is jointly owned.
If there’s a Will, the nominated executor(s) would do this part of the process. If there’s no Will, usually the spouse, or closest blood relative, would be appointed as the executor. However, someone else can do the admin work if the ‘correct’ person (the executor) signs things.
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