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.
Firstly you will need to break the news to friends and relatives, register the death and organise the funeral. It …
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 & ProbateYes, an executor may be a beneficiary in your Will and it is often appropriate that the main beneficiary is …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you don’t have a Will when you die, the law will decide how your estate is distributed. This is …
Read more Wills & ProbateIt is possible for you to provide for future born children. However it is advisable to cover what should happen …
Read more Wills & ProbateWe offer various levels of service; which one you choose will depend on how much work you want us to …
Read more Wills & ProbateConsider giving your wife a lifetime right to benefit from your estate. This will enable her to carry on living …
Read more Wills & ProbateWe can advise on Wills that will offer some protection from care home fees.
Read moreOur highly skilled team of specialist solicitors have been established in the City of Wakefield for over 100 years.