The Executor(s) appointed under the Will is responsible for administering the Estate, but when a person dies without a Will an administrator needs to be appointed through an application to a special division of the High Court.

It is usual to consult the deceased's own solicitor, although it is possible to make personal application for Probate or Letters of Administration by appointment at the local Probate Sub-Registry. In this case you will need to supply a copy of the Death Certificate, any Will or written wishes left by the deceased, and full details of the Estate. In small estates this may be dispensed with altogether.