Legal question...How long does probate take in UK

[Squiglet]

Can someone tell me how long it takes for a will to go through probate and any funds from that will to be given to the beneficiaries.. I've been told a year...But its a really long time compared to Spain so I'm not sure its true.. And the internet isn't very forth coming in terms of time periods, just what probate is..

 

[nickilubs]

Probs no less than a year, years about standard. My OHs mum had to wait a year before hers went through from his nanna.

 

[Squiglet]

Really? Thats such a long time... It can take a couple of weeks here thats why I asked... Does anyone know why it takes so long...In my particular case I know that it will probably be a more complicated case...

 

[valentine]

Its 6 months Squiglet - in our case the beneficiaries could take the money before that (had to make a joint decision though) but risked being asked for some back if any debtors came forward within the 6 month time period. After 6 months, any remaining debts are not claimable and the money was doled out.

Valentine Xxx

 

[mrs_metal]

Took about a year and half for my Aunties but after about six months we had a payouts every few months so the final settlement was quite small but yes I'd say about a year or more for a very complicated one.