To protect the financial affairs of the deceased person and the beneficiaries of the Estate, we do not have to release funds in the Estate without a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration being provided, regardless of the value of the Estate.
We carefully review each individual Estate. In some cases, we will require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
A Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration may not be required if the assets of the Estate are minimal. In certain circumstances, we can waive the requirement for Probate or Administration. The Estate Representative/s should apply in writing to IMB outlining the reasons why they are requesting the Probate or Administration requirements be waived and once reviewed, we will advise them of the outcome.