As long as there is nothing in Post Office savings it does not take that long. Post Office Savings, run on contract by Bank of Ireland, is a total joke even when you do everything absolutely by the book. Would compete with Eir for poor customer service. Otherwise probate is quite fast in the UK, 6-8 weeks but may have slowed due to Covid. Most shares you just need to send a copy of the probate and details of your identity as executor to have them transferred...