Who can apply for Probate if there is No Will?

If there is no valid Will, and you are the next-of-kin, you can apply to be an administrator in the following order of priority:

1. You are the married partner or civil partner of the person who has died.
2. You are the child of the person who has died.
3. You are the grandchild of the person who has died.
4. You are the parent of the person who has died.
5. You are the brother or sister of the person who has died.
6. You are the nephew or niece of the person who has died.
7. You are another relative of the person who has died.

An unmarried partner, or same-sex partner who has not registered a civil partnership and who has not been named in a Will as an Executor will not usually be able to act as an administrator.