This is the term used to cover everything that needs to be done to deal with an estate. It involves establishing the assets and debts of the estate.
The estate’s money or assets are used to pay off any bills or loans that are left (including inheritance tax, funeral costs and the costs of dealing with the estate administration).
Remaining assets are distributed according to the Will. If there is no Will, then the estate gets paid according to the rules that say who inherits in these circumstances (known as the Rules of Intestacy).
The tax affairs of the person who has died will also need to be finalised.
An executor is responsible for looking after your money, property and other assets after your death and carrying out the …
Read more Wills & ProbateA Grant of Probate is the document that is issued to you by the Probate Registry. The document confirms your …
Read more Wills & ProbateYou can include gifts of personal belongings in your Will. However, if you would like a more flexible way of …
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 & 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 & ProbateTo make a Will you must be over the minimum age limit and have “testamentary capacity”. This means you must …
Read more Wills & ProbateIf you cannot find a Will in any of the paperwork at the property, you should speak to other family …
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