What is the Process of Obtaining a Grant of Confirmation?
In Scotland, the process of administering the estate involves obtaining a Grant of Confirmation from the Sheriff Court. This document legally confirms the executor's authority to deal with the deceased’s assets.
To obtain the Grant of Confirmation, executors must submit an inventory of the deceased's assets and liabilities, along with the completed IHT forms and payment or proof of payment arrangements.
Our next Ask the Expert session will discuss the process of obtaining confirmation in Scotland and will be held on 21 May 2024 by our local expert Lindsay Nicholas.
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Lindsay Nicholas
Private Client Paralegal
Lindsay has lived in East Lothian for around 30 years, having been brought up in the Border town of Eyemouth. After many years working for the local Council, Lindsay joined Paris Steele in 2016 as a Legal Secretary, progressing to an Executry Assistant and qualifying as a Private Client Paralegal in 2024 receiving an accreditation in Wills, Trusts & Executries from the University of Strathclyde. Lindsay lives in Haddington with her husband and two children, and in her spare time enjoys live music, walking, cooking, and spending time with family and friends