An executor is the person who has to deal with the deceased’s estate. Responsibilities include:
Yes, the solicitor is allowed to charge reasonable costs for acting as an executor. The usual charges are between 1½ …
Read more Wills & ProbateThere are several options for protecting your children’s inheritance if you die before your spouse/civil partner/partner. The choice can depend …
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 & ProbateOnly if there are serious disagreements between beneficiaries and/or the people making the Will.
Read more Wills & ProbateYou need to make a statement saying why you think the Will should be written as you suggest. The Court …
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 & ProbateYou should both make Wills to ensure a fair division of assets if one of you dies shortly after the …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
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