We can help you apply for probate and recover the legal costs to claim the £210,000 infected blood compensation.
On 21 July 2025, the UK Government announced a £210,000 interim payment for the estates of those who lost their lives after being given contaminated blood or blood products by the NHS. This payment is part of the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, created to acknowledge the profound harm caused by the scandal.
If you have lost a loved one as a result of the infected blood scandal you may be entitled to apply for the interim payment on behalf their estate. As part of the claims process you will need to get a Grant of Probate.
Our experienced solicitors can help you in obtaining the grant of probate.
To find out if you are eligible to apply for compensation on behalf of a deceased who received contaminated blood or blood products from the NHS then please read the full government guidance here.
What is a grant of probate and who can apply for it?
- A grant of probate is a legal document that issued by the probate registry, confirming who has authority to act as executor and deal with the deceased’s affairs.
- If the deceased left a will, the executor will be the person named as such in the Will. If the deceased person did not leave a Will, then the next of kin should be the one to make the application.
How can Oliver and Co help?
- Our probate solicitors will provide professional advice on matters relating to the estate.
- We will prepare and submit your probate application with care and expertise.
- We will communicate with the probate registry (HMCTS) directly and ensure that your application does not incur delays.
- We can advise on the distribution of compensation payments and associated estate matters.
- If your claim is successful, you can recover the probate application fees and up to £1,500 in legal fees from the government.
Things to consider
- The £210,000 interim payment is exempt from Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and Income Tax.
- Any interest earned on the payment may be treated as taxable income, so it is advisable to keep the funds in a separate bank account.
- The payment will not affect your benefit entitlement calculations, but it must still be reported to the DWP or your local authority if you receive certain benefits.
- Receiving this interim payment will not impact your eligibility for a final compensation award under the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. The interim amount will be deducted from the final award once it is determined.
- You will not be required to repay any portion of the £210,000 even if your final award is less than that amount.
Contact us today
If you think you may be eligible for infected blood compensation on behalf of an estate, contact us today to see if we can help.
You can call us on 01244 312306, email us on law@oliverandco.co.uk or complete our Contact Form on our website and we’ll get in touch.
