Alternatives to Generic UK Probate Kits for Northern Ireland Executors
Why generic UK probate kits don't work in Northern Ireland and what NI-specific alternatives actually cover the correct forms, fees, and court procedures.
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Best Probate Resource for First-Time Executors in Northern Ireland (2026)
The best probate resource for first-time executors in Northern Ireland who need NI-specific form guidance, bank thresholds, and a sequential system to avoid costly delays.
DIY Probate Guide vs Hiring a Solicitor in Northern Ireland: Which Saves You More?
Comparing the cost, time, and risk of using a step-by-step probate guide versus hiring a solicitor in Northern Ireland. Clear recommendation based on estate complexity.
Do You Need Probate in Northern Ireland?
Find out when probate is legally required in Northern Ireland, the £10,000 small estate rule, and how bank thresholds affect your decision.
Executor Duties in Northern Ireland: What You're Responsible For
A practical guide to executor duties in Northern Ireland — from securing the estate to distributing assets, final accounts, and personal liability risks.
Grant of Probate vs Letters of Administration in Northern Ireland
Understand the difference between a Grant of Probate and Letters of Administration in Northern Ireland, who can apply, and when each is required.
How Long Does Probate Take in Northern Ireland?
Realistic Northern Ireland probate timelines from application to distribution — including what causes the 15-week 'stopped' delay and how to avoid it.
How to Access Frozen Bank Accounts After Death in Northern Ireland
Step-by-step guide to accessing frozen bank accounts after a death in Northern Ireland — bank thresholds, probate requirements, and how to release funds without waiting months.
Letters of Administration in Northern Ireland: Who Can Apply and How
How to apply for Letters of Administration in Northern Ireland when there's no will — priority order, NIPF2 form, and how it differs from a Grant of Probate.
NIPF7 Estate Summary Form: Northern Ireland's Replacement for IHT205
What the NIPF7 estate summary form is, when you use it instead of IHT400, how it replaced IHT205 for deaths after January 2022, and how to complete it.
Probate Fees in Northern Ireland: Court Costs, Solicitor Fees, and How to Reduce Them
Complete breakdown of probate costs in Northern Ireland — court fees, certified copies, Belfast Gazette, LPS, and DIY vs solicitor comparison.
Northern Ireland Probate Forms: NIPF1, NIPF2, and the Online Portal
Which probate forms to use in Northern Ireland, how the online portal works, identity verification requirements, and common form errors to avoid.
Small Estates and Bank Probate Thresholds in Northern Ireland
When you can release money without probate in Northern Ireland — court's £10k threshold, Danske, AIB, Bank of Ireland, and Progressive building society limits.
Transferring Property After Death in Northern Ireland: LPS, LR Form 17, and Selling After Probate
Joint tenants vs tenants in common in Northern Ireland — which needs probate, LPS registration fees, Form DJP, and how to sell a house after a Grant.