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News, information and explanations about Probate, Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, Inheritance Tax and related topics, from our team of tax and legal experts. We hope you find them useful and informative. If you have any suggestions for future articles please let us know.
Famous Will Disputes
Here’s what we can learn from the famous Will Disputes of Paul Walker, Bob Marley and Pablo Picasso, to make sure that your final wishes are respected.
Who can see my will after I die?
When dealing with the administration of your your estate after your death. Your executors will have a number of tasks to undertake in order to administer your estate, before they can carry out the instructions contained in your Will.
Should I review my will?
It is a common mistake to think that once you have made a Will you don`t need to check its contents regularly.
Lasting powers of attorney – what can go wrong without having them?
Many of you may not be familiar with the term Lasting Power of Attorney but it is vital that you are. A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA enables someone you trust (an Attorney ) to deal with your everyday affairs should you become incapacitated for any reason.
When should I make my Will?
Over half of all adults currently living in the UK do not have a Will. What does this mean for them in the future?
Battle of the Wills
To illustrate this point we can look at two of the most talented and highly regarded legends in the music industry, Jimi Hendrix and John Lennon.
Do I need probate if my husband or Wife Dies?
You may not need to apply for a Grant of Probate if everything you own is held jointly with your husband or wife including your matrimonial home.
What if I can`t find any Will?
After conducting the initial search of the deceased`s property if you are unable to locate a Will what should you do Next?
Probate Fees set to rise and increasing delays in the new online service
The Government is set to increase the current Probate fee to £273 for all applicants. Their argument being that it costs more to deal with the applications at the Probate Registry than the fees currently being charged.
However, at the same time the new online application process for obtaining a Grant of Probate has seen long delays…
Wills and the Digital Assets Dilemma
There are increasing concerns amongst Probate professionals in relation to accessing digital assets when dealing with estate administration. Recent research has discovered problems surrounding property rights to such assets.
Can anyone object to a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A Lasting Power of Attorney is an important legal document and sets out your wishes as to whom you wish to act for you should you become incapacitated for whatever reason in the future. It provides your attorney with the power to make important decisions on your behalf.
What can cause Probate delays?
How long does Probate take is a common question people ask and in reality, there is no definite answer to this as each and every deceased person`s estate is unique to them.
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