Which professional body issues the documentation granting authority to sell a sole registered proprietor’s property after death?

• A. The Probate Registry
• B. The Land Registry
• C. The Court of Appeal
• D. The Office of the Public Guardian

Answer: (A)

Authority to deal with a deceased person’s assets comes from a grant of representation. This grant is issued by the Probate Registry, either as probate (if there is a will) or letters of administration (if there isn’t). It confirms the executor or administrator can deal with the estate, including selling land held in the deceased’s sole name. The Land Registry registers titles but does not grant authority to sell; the Court of Appeal handles appeals; the Office of the Public Guardian covers welfare and financial decisions for those lacking capacity, not post-death probate.