IPW Autumn Journal 2026 (8) - Flipbook - Page 14
Why place
Why
place a
a notice
notice in
in a
a
local newspaper
local
newspaper when
when
someone
dies?
someone dies?
Following the death of an individual, it is often necessary to place a
statutory notice in a local newspaper. Elisha Bethell, a solicitor in the
probate department at Stephensons Solicitors LLP, explains what a
deceased estates notice is and how placing a notice protects
executors.
What is a statutory notice in probate?
Following the death of an individual, it is often necessary to place a
statutory notice in a local newspaper to inform creditors and other
interested parties of the individual’s death and that the estate
administration process has commenced.
A statutory notice (or deceased estates notice) is a public
announcement that is placed in a newspaper to inform any unknown
creditors or interested parties of the individual’s death and that their
estate is being administered. This will provide these parties and
organisations with the opportunity to come forward with a potential
claim within a specified period.
This is an important step to follow during the estate administration
process, particularly for the executors or administrators who are
responsible for distributing the estate.
Elisha Bethell is a solicitor in the probate
department at Stephensons Solicitors LLP,
and specialises in Wills, Lasting Powers of
Attorney and Probate matters.
