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It is usually the executor of their Will who administers the estate and handles the disposal of their assets and debts. In order to get authority to do this, they usually need to obtain a legal document called a 'Grant of Probate'.

To protect the interests of those who hold the deceased's assets (for example banks) the executor may be asked to prove they are authorised to administer the Will before the assets can be released. The Grant of Probate is the proof required.

It may not be necessary to apply for Probate in all cases particularly if the assets are relatively small.

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遗嘱通常会指定遗嘱执行人处理遗产分配和债务偿还。遗嘱执行人在行使权力之前需要获得一份执行遗嘱认证书（Grant of Probate）。
为保护死者财产的持有者（例如银行），在取得财产之前，遗嘱执行人需提供执行遗嘱认证书以履行其权利。
某些情况下不需要申请执行遗嘱认证书，例如遗产数量较少。

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In cases where a person has not left any will they die intestate and it may be necessary to apply to the Supreme Court for an administrator to be appointed and this is called applying for Letters of Administration. The manner of distribution of the assets of the deceased are set out in statute.

If you require further information or advice regarding the grant of Probate or Letters of Administration please contact our office so that an appointment can be made for you to discuss your particular needs.

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如死者未签立遗嘱，则需向最高法院申请指派遗嘱执行人，死者的遗产将按相关法律进行分配。
如果您需要了解更多关遗嘱认证和指派遗嘱执行人的信息，请与我行联系，我们会根据您的要求，为您安排合适的时间。
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