You are responsible for taking charge of the property, money and belongings. You will be held personally and financially responsible if the estate suffers any loss.
You will have to find out what the assets are and where they are kept. You also have to get final figures for debts.
You will use the estate’s assets to pay off any debts, taxes, funeral costs and other estate administration costs. Finally, you will have to make sure that the people who inherit items receive the right amount or money or the right assets.
Sadly arguments do happen. Contact us for advice if someone is questioning: The contents of the Will Whether the Will …
Read more Wills & ProbateTypically there are three stages to the process: Collecting the information and preparing the detailed list of assets, liabilities and …
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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 & ProbateUnlike an intestacy, where children must take their inheritance at 18, if you make a Will you can specify at …
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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Read more Wills & ProbateIf the estate is valued at more than the nil rate band then the estate will usually have to pay …
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