A Will allows you to specify who you wish your estate to pass to upon your death. If you have not made a Will when you die your estate (all that you own at the date of your death) will pass under the ‘Intestacy Rules’. These rules decide who should be entitled to your estate.
The first step is to work out who should apply for letters of administration We can give you full advice …
Read more Wills & ProbateProbate is the process of proving that a Will is valid and confirming the Executor’s authority to administer the estate …
Read more Wills & ProbateNot necessarily. When we receive your Will instructions, we will look at your age and circumstances, and we will write …
Read more Wills & ProbateTo make a Will, you have to have capacity to understand what you own, what making a will actually means …
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 & ProbateWhat happens to property abroad when you die depends on the law of the country where it is located. In …
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 & ProbateTo make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”. This means you must …
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