Claiming for someone who has died
An estate is typically the money, property and possessions of a person who has died.
If you're legally responsible for the estate of someone who was eligible for compensation, you can claim that compensation for the estate.
You can claim for the estate of:
- someone who was infected by contaminated blood, blood products or tissue
- someone who was affected — a partner, parent, child, sibling or unpaid carer of an infected person
This guide explains what you'll need to claim compensation for someone who's died from either group.
Register your intent to claim for the estate
You can register your intent to claim compensation for the estate. You'll be asked to confirm that you have, or will be able to get, a grant of probate or equivalent.
We understand you may have questions and need to know how your situation fits into the scheme. When you start the claim, you'll have a claim manager to help you understand what you need to do.
If you represent the estate of a deceased infected person who was registered with a support scheme, you will still need to register your intent to claim. We will then link your registration data and support scheme data.
Compensation for probate costs
If you are eligible to claim compensation on behalf of an infected person's estate, you can be reimbursed up to £1,500 for legal costs associated with getting a grant of probate or letters of administration (called 'confirmation' in Scotland).
Compensation amounts
Separate guidance covers compensation for infected people who have died.
We'll publish further guidance covering amounts for affected people who have died in the next month (July 2026).