Resealing a Grant of Probate
Quick and Efficient Service for Resealing a Grant of Probate
At Share Data Ltd, we provide a comprehensive and efficient service for resealing a Grant of Probate, ensuring that foreign-domiciled estates can smoothly administer assets located in the UK and related jurisdictions. We work closely with legal representatives, executors, and beneficiaries to simplify this often complex process.
What is a Grant of Probate Reseal?
Resealing a Grant of Probate is the legal process that allows executors or administrators of an estate to have a foreign Grant of Probate recognised by the UK courts, enabling them to administer assets situated in the UK.
This process is especially important when the deceased was domiciled outside the UK but held UK-based assets, such as shares or property. The reseal confirms the authority of the foreign grant in the UK, eliminating the need for a full UK probate application.
Similarly, where the deceased held assets in a foreign jurisdiction, the UK Grant will also need to be resealed in that jurisdiction before the executors can administer the assets.
Our service includes:
Resealing for Channel Islands, Scotland, and the Isle of Man (and internationally)
If shares were held in a company incorporated in the Channel Islands, Scotland, or the Isle of Man, you may need your English Grant of Probate resealed locally. This is often required even when the shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange or AIM, as registrars typically insist on local resealing before processing transfers or sales.
Our resealing expertise also covers Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, South Africa, the USA, and many other jurisdictions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Commonwealth countries. We will confirm whether resealing is necessary and handle the filings with local courts and registrars to complete the transfer or sale efficiently.