Last Will and Testament
Your document must be pre-certified by a UK solicitor or notary public prior to being sent to us. We can then provide the Apostille only for this document. Most orders are completed in just 1-2 working days all being well. If you also need translation or embassy attestation services the processing time will be increased.
(If your document contains an original embossed seal from the probate office then this just requires the Apostille only service without prior certification.)
Frequently used for:
When the deceased held assets overseas there are several documents that may require legalisation. This could include the Last Will and Testament, the Grant of Probate and the Death Certificate. In the event of a death, an executor will manage how these assets are distributed and, when this involves assets based overseas, the executor will need to provide certain documentation to the authorities in the jurisdiction where the assets are held.
Usually, the executor will need to provide the death certificate, a grant of probate and the last will and testament. The last will and testament will commonly be annexed to the grant of probate and this can be classed as one document for the Apostille process. However, certain authorities overseas will insist on the will also being legalised with the apostille as an individual document.
There may be additional documents required but this would be determined the requirements of the local authorities in the country in which the assets are held.
If the last will and testament has not been stamped by the probate office then this will require solicitor certification in order to be eligible for the apostille. To proceed with legalising this document you simply need to order online and then send the sealed or certified document to us.
If you require assistance with legalising a last will and testament or any of the associated documents please get in touch.
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If your document is being used in a country that is part of the Apostille convention then the document will usually need the Apostille. We can assist with this!
Embassy attestation is needed when documents are being used in countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention. We can assist with getting documents by many embassies.
We offer standard translations and sworn translations for the vast majority of countries. Ensure your documents can be understood in the country they are being presented!