Generally, if you own land, property or any other asset in a foreign country, you should have a Will prepared under the local law of that country. This is because of the complexities of foreign probate law: if you do not have a Will in that country, it may take a lot of time and money to sort out. This is why we do not include foreign assets in the Wills we write, unless we are absolutely certain that the legality and authority of the Will is going to be recognised.
There are two choices: You can apply yourself to the local Probate Registry, who will send you the forms you …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou can set aside money for her using a Discretionary trust, which will not affect her entitlement to state benefits.
Read more Wills & ProbateA Grant of Probate is the document that is issued to you by the Probate Registry. The document confirms your …
Read more Wills & ProbateA Will can be cancelled simply by creating a new Will which states that all previous Wills are revoked. Your …
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 & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbateTypically there are three stages to the process: Collecting the information and preparing the detailed list of assets, liabilities and …
Read more Wills & ProbateTo make a Will, you have to have capacity to understand what you own, what making a will actually means …
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