There are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend on the age of your children when you die and what kind of provisions you would like to make for your spouse/civil partner/partner. We would be happy to discuss these with you.
A member of your family, your partner, a friend or solicitor may act as your executor. The executor must be …
Read more Wills & ProbateYes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ …
Read more Wills & ProbateWhen you act as an Executor you are expected to act reasonably and act in the best interests of the …
Read more Wills & ProbateAn executor is responsible for looking after your money, property and other assets after your death and carrying out the …
Read more Wills & ProbateTo make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”. This means you must …
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 & ProbateOur clients ask us for help for a number of different reasons including: They are too busy to get a …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe Court has to give permission for a Statutory will. Statutory wills can be made by Deputies appointed by the …
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