Procedures
What to actually do, in order
Each procedure sets out who may file, the deadline that ends your right to act, every document you must produce, the realistic timeline and cost, and the specific pitfalls that cause cases to fail on technicalities.
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Apply for probate in England and Wales
A grant of probate authorises executors to administer an estate. Inheritance tax reporting must be settled before the grant issues.
7 steps 8-16 weeks after the tax position is settled £300 application fee for estates over £5,000, plus £1.50 per extra copy - United KingdomEmploymentintermediate
Bring an unfair dismissal claim in the UK
Challenge a dismissal at the Employment Tribunal. Acas early conciliation is a compulsory first step and the deadline is unforgiving.
9 steps 6-12 months to final hearing No tribunal fee; representation optional