once the initial application for a grant of probate is complete, it’s actually really easy to get extra copies. here, we’ll explain exactly how to obtain a copy of a grant of probate if you need to. banks and other financial organisations often ask to see a sealed copy of a grant of probate before they’ll let an executor access any accounts. when someone dies without a will, the person sorting out their estate will need to apply for letters of administration instead. it’s a really good idea to have three to six sealed copies of the grant of probate if you’re settling the estate. when you first apply for a grant of probate, you can ask for additional copies. if you or someone else has already applied for and received the initial grant of probate, and you need additional copies after the fact, here’s how… there are three ways to obtain a copy of a grant of probate and a will: by post, online, and in-person.