Probate is the process of proving that a Will is valid and confirming the Executor’s authority to administer the estate of a person who has died. Although Probate actually relates to an Estate where a Will was made, even if there was no Will, a similar process will still be followed and this is often referred to as Probate as well.
It depends on the value and contents of the Estate you are administering as to whether you need to get Probate or not. Usually if there is a property, a large shareholding or cash assets you will need to obtain probate. Banks and building societies and other financial institutions set their own limits on when they insist on you obtaining a grant of probate. Some are as low as £5,000 and some as high as £50,000.
Ideally any independent who is not related to the maker of the Will. A beneficiary or a spouse or civil …
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 & ProbateThe intestacy rules would apply to your estate and your partner would receive nothing under these.
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 & ProbateThere are two choices: You can apply yourself to the local Probate Registry, who will send you the forms you …
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 & ProbateOnly if there are serious disagreements between beneficiaries and/or the people making the Will.
Read more Wills & ProbateMarriage will cancel your Will unless it was prepared in expectation of the event. Getting divorced will not cancel your …
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