I'm looking for advice about the estate of my late partner's mother who died a few months ago.
A bit of background.....my partner died (suddenly and no will) a few years ago and I made a personal application for probate. This was relatively easy and I got a letter of administration. His estate (except our house) was split equally among our children. I am the official administrator of his estate as the children were all under 18 at the time of his death.
His mother (my childrens' grandmother) died a few months ago. The only notable asset that she left behind was a house. I assumed that the house would eventually be sold and the proceeds split amongst her surviving children and my children.
However, I've just been told that the family are not bothering with probate. It seems there was a will made (the contents of which I don't know). It was one of the DIY wills that are for sale in newsagents.
I was under the impression that the will has to be proved to determine its validity and the assets distributed to the beneficiaries according to it.
I've just been told that one of the grandchildren will be 'taking over' the house......in other words living in it with a view to buying it eventually. Is this legal?
Any advice would be appreciated.
A bit of background.....my partner died (suddenly and no will) a few years ago and I made a personal application for probate. This was relatively easy and I got a letter of administration. His estate (except our house) was split equally among our children. I am the official administrator of his estate as the children were all under 18 at the time of his death.
His mother (my childrens' grandmother) died a few months ago. The only notable asset that she left behind was a house. I assumed that the house would eventually be sold and the proceeds split amongst her surviving children and my children.
However, I've just been told that the family are not bothering with probate. It seems there was a will made (the contents of which I don't know). It was one of the DIY wills that are for sale in newsagents.
I was under the impression that the will has to be proved to determine its validity and the assets distributed to the beneficiaries according to it.
I've just been told that one of the grandchildren will be 'taking over' the house......in other words living in it with a view to buying it eventually. Is this legal?
Any advice would be appreciated.