Firstly you will need to break the news to friends and relatives, register the death and organise the funeral.
It is if a house is now empty to make sure that it is safe and insured. Remove any valuable contents out of the house to keep them safe.
The task of dealing with finances, property and belongings must then begin. You may need authority to do this. That authority comes in the form of a document that is issued by the Probate Registry called a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
An executor is responsible for looking after your money, property and other assets after your death and carrying out the …
Read more Wills & ProbateInheritance tax is charged at the rate of 40% on the value of your estate above the allowances available. The …
Read more Wills & ProbateNo, as long as you are the Executor or Administrator you can choose any solicitor you like.
Read more Wills & ProbateNo, you do not have to act as an Executor. You have a couple of options. Your first option is …
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 & ProbateYes. You and your spouse/civil partner can make separate Wills. We offer both Single Will and Mirror Wills options. The …
Read more Wills & ProbateIdeally any independent who is not related to the maker of the Will. A beneficiary or a spouse or civil …
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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