This question in from another QLAW visitor……..

Hi, I’ve been appointed as Executor for a person with a very small gross Estate of just under £25,000. There are just three bank accounts, all with the same bank and they have said that they are happy to discharge the funds without the need for Grant of Probate. My question is, “Do I still need to apply for Probate, even though this is not required to collect in the cash deposits?”
Please note, these cash deposits plus a few hundred pounds for personal possessions are the sum total of the individual’s worth.
Many thanks