Grants & Reseals

We can help you administer overseas assets with confidence

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What we do

If an estate includes assets held overseas, you may need legal authority in that jurisdiction before you can deal with them.

This usually means either:

  • Resealing an existing UK Grant, or

  • Applying for a new Grant in the relevant country

Title Research helps you manage this process. We guide you through the requirements and handle the practical steps, so you can move the estate forward with confidence.

When do you need a Grant or a reseal?

Each country has its own rules for administering estates. In some jurisdictions, you can reseal a UK Grant. This means the foreign Court recognises the Grant issued in England and Wales.

In others, you will need to apply for a new Grant locally before you can access or transfer the assets.

Understanding which route applies is key. We help you identify the right approach early, so you avoid delays later.

Why choose Title Research

We have over 20 years of experience handling international asset administration and have built a strong network of trusted partners worldwide. This allows us to support you across a wide range of jurisdictions. We regularly assist with Grants and reseals in:

  • Australia

  • New Zealand

  • Canada

  • Jersey

  • Guernsey

  • Isle of Man

  • Hong Kong

  • Singapore

  • Malaysia

  • Ireland

If you are dealing with another jurisdiction, we can still help. Our global network means we can often support more complex or less common cases.

How it works

We make the process clear and manageable from the outset.

Reseal or Grant

Confirm whether a reseal or a new Grant is required.

Next steps

We explain the next steps in simple terms.

Documents

We prepare and coordinate the documentation needed.

Complete the Grant application

We work with our international partners to complete the Grant application.

What we need

Dealing with overseas assets can slow down estate administration. Different legal systems, paperwork requirements, and timeframes can all create challenges. We help you overcome these barriers.

Our experience in international asset administration means we can:

  • Anticipate common issues

  • Manage cross-border requirements

  • Keep the process moving

This helps you save time and avoid unnecessary complications, as well as manage client expectations.

A single point of contact

You do not need to manage multiple overseas firms or navigate unfamiliar processes alone.

We act as your single point of contact, coordinating everything on your behalf. This joined-up approach helps you stay in control and keeps communications simple.

Case Study: Resealing a Grant in Australia to sell shares

We were instructed to assist with the sale of Australian shareholdings within an estate. As Australia is a Commonwealth country, it allows UK Grants to be resealed.

To proceed with the sale, we needed to arrange a reseal of the existing Grant.

We managed the reseal process and worked with local partners to complete the required steps. Once the reseal was in place, the shares could be sold, and the estate progressed.

Get started

Our expert team can help you meet any estate administration challenge.

If you require Grants and reseals, complete the form with a few details. We'll review your enquiry and get back to you within 48 hours.