To make a Will, you have to have capacity to understand what you own, what making a will actually means and who your loved ones are – even if you decide not to leave them anything.
If someone is not able to make a Will because they do not have the mental capacity to do so, a statutory Will can be made for them.
No, you do not have to act as an Executor. You have a couple of options. Your first option is …
Read more Wills & ProbateNo, as long as you are the Executor or Administrator you can choose any solicitor you like.
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 & ProbateNo. A Will should reflect your circumstances as they are now, not what they might be in the future. You …
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 & ProbateWhen you act as an Executor you are expected to act reasonably and act in the best interests of the …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou are responsible for taking charge of the property, money and belongings. You will be held personally and financially responsible …
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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