Use a bank

Many banks provide a probate service and you may wish to investigate their services further, especially if you already have a good relationship with your bank. In some cases the bank will be named in the Will as being the executor. Please contact the bank as soon as possible so they can help you understand what needs to happen next. Some banks recommend probate services provided by other companies.

Do contact the bank(s) to notify them of the death as soon as possible to reduce any possibility of fraud on the accounts regardless of whether you intend to ask about their probate service.