You can appoint one or more relatives or close friends to act as guardians and assume parental responsibility. Always discuss this with them beforehand, and with your children if appropriate. Guardians can be the same individuals you choose to act as executors, but do not have to be.
Consider giving your wife a lifetime right to benefit from your estate. This will enable her to carry on living …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland you must be over 18, and in Scotland you must be over 16. …
Read more Wills & ProbateAn executor is the person who has to deal with the deceased’s estate. Responsibilities include: paying of the deceased’s debts …
Read more Wills & ProbateWe offer various levels of service; which one you choose will depend on how much work you want us to …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes, an executor may be a beneficiary in your Will and it is often appropriate that the main beneficiary is …
Read more Wills & ProbateDepending on the size and complexity of the estate, these could include HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf the estate is valued at more than the nil rate band then the estate will usually have to pay …
Read more Wills & ProbateOnly if there are serious disagreements between beneficiaries and/or the people making the Will.
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