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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What is an Executor? An Executor is the name given to a Personal Representative when a valid Will is in place. An Administrator is the name given to a Personal...
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No one wants to think about what would happen if they were to lose mental capacity so that they could no longer manage their affairs independently. Many assume there is...
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You may or may not be aware that the EPA was replaced in 2007 by the Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). There are two types of LPA, one dealing with...
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From 6 April 2017, a new Inheritance Tax (IHT) relief called the Residence Nil-Rate Band “RNRB” will become available for certain people to claim. This will mean a further £100,000...
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Making a Will puts you in control. You can leave clear instructions on how your estate is to be distributed and you avoid your assets being subject to statutory intestacy...
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If you do not leave a Will, when you die the law (known as the ‘Intestacy Rules’) will decide who will inherit your assets. The Intestacy Rules provide a list...
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