Consider giving your wife a lifetime right to benefit from your estate. This will enable her to carry on living in the house and receive income while ensuring that the property and other assets pass on to your children ultimately.
Yes. 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 responsible for looking after your money, property and other assets after your death and carrying out the …
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 & 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 & ProbatePartners will usually hold their property jointly, this is known as ‘Joint Tenants’. If you hold your property as Joint …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbateProbate is the process of proving that a Will is valid and confirming the Executor’s authority to administer the estate …
Read more Wills & ProbateThis is the term used to cover everything that needs to be done to deal with an estate. It involves …
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