Do you think Powers of Attorney are just for the elderly? How old do you have to be to prepare a Lasting Power of Attorney? Everyone understands the importance of preparing a Will despite (still) only about one-third of the population having prepared one. But the perception still exists that a Lasting Power of [...]
2023 could be the year of change for you, whether it be a new home, new job, marriage, divorce, or a new member of the family. Whatever it might be, are you aware of some of the different ways in which your Will could be affected? New Home If you have bought a new [...]
Probate - Who Gets What, When & How? When a person dies, they leave their ‘estate’ which comprises all property, money, and possessions they owned. Before the executor of the will can administer the estate, they may need to apply for a document called a Grant of Probate. This document confirms their role as [...]
How Soon Before I Receive My Inheritance? When a loved one dies, there are so many things to think about and deal with on top of the struggle of grieving. It can be impossible to know where to start when it comes to receiving your inheritance. In this guide, we will answer the common [...]
How Much Does It Cost to Administer An Estate Probate is the legal process of dealing with the property, money, and possessions of someone after they die. This is not an automatic process, and you need to apply to get ‘probate,’ or to call it its correct name, the Grant of Probate. You could [...]
Can You Fast Track The Probate Process? When a loved one passes away, administering their estate can be a difficult and confusing process. This process is known as probate (although the terms can also be synonymous with the document produced at the end, the Grant of Probate). With the current delays thanks to Covid, [...]
What to know about administering an estate As you get older, it's wise to start thinking about getting your affairs in order. One of the most important parts of this process is deciding who inherits and handles your estate after you die. This includes assets such as land and money. Definition of administering an [...]
The potential costs of using a traditional solicitor for administering an estate can mount up quickly. What many people don't realise is that solicitors simply give you an "estimate" for their services in the first instance, so if more work is needed, the final invoice can be much higher than you were expecting. Fixed-free [...]
Unmarried with children? Watch this video to understand the terminology surrounding the Rules of Intestacy when you are unmarried with children.
Married without children? Watch this video to understand the terminology surrounding the Rules of Intestacy when you are married without children.
