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.
We can advise on Wills that will offer some protection from care home fees.
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 & ProbateYes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ …
Read more Wills & ProbateNo. A Will should reflect your circumstances as they are now, not what they might be in the future. You …
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 & ProbateTypically there are three stages to the process: Collecting the information and preparing the detailed list of assets, liabilities and …
Read more Wills & ProbateUp to 4 executors can act at a time. At least two executors are needed if their might be a …
Read more Wills & ProbateThe advantages of appointing us as your executor include: Competitive rates which we will be negotiate with the beneficiaries after …
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