Yes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ to 2½% of the estate and are paid from the estate at the end of the administration.
Up to 4 executors can act at a time. At least two executors are needed if their might be a …
Read more Wills & ProbateOnly if there are serious disagreements between beneficiaries and/or the people making the Will.
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 & ProbateDepending on the size and complexity of the estate, these could include HM Revenue & Customs, the Department for Work …
Read more Wills & ProbateMarriage will cancel your Will unless it was prepared in expectation of the event. Getting divorced will not cancel your …
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 & ProbateA Grant of Probate is the document that is issued to you by the Probate Registry. The document confirms your …
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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