What to do when someone dies without a Will: Estate administration advice
Last year the National Will Register reported that only 44% of UK adults have made a Will. This surprising figure means that at some point in the future you may...
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A grant of probate is a court sealed document that gives the necessary authority to executors to administer a deceased person’s estate. Carole Haestier, Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor at...
Continue readingJanine Guthrie examines gifting as a deputy or attorney when someone has lost capacity. When can you make gifts if you have been appointed as an attorney or deputy? Generally,...
Continue readingFor many people, they will hopefully only deal with estate management on one or two occasions. Often, this can include handling a significant amount of paperwork. It can be helpful...
Continue readingA normal Will is made by someone who is over the age of 18 and has mental capacity (testamentary capacity) to understand what it is they are doing, why they...
Continue readingMaking a Will is important, especially if you own a house or have a family. But when it comes to actually making one, it can be difficult to decide how...
Continue readingA Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allows you to plan ahead for if you lose the ability to make your own decisions or require assistance in making decisions. But what...
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