While the presence of a will can make the probate process quicker, this is not always the case. On average, in England and Wales, it takes around 3 months to obtain the Grant of Probate and a further 3-12 months to complete the administration of the estate, depending on the types of assets to be dealt with, regardless of whether or not there is a will.

It can take longer than this though, and there are a number of delays that can occur along the way. For example, if a property needs to be sold but there are issues with the sale, this, in turn, will delay the completion of the probate process.


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