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Why Would A Will Go To Probate?
In order to be implemented most wills must go through a process known as probate (some wills with a value of under £5,000 may be exempt). Probate entails the executor gathering together all of the deceased’s assets, paying off any debts and then distributing them to the beneficiaries as set out in the will.
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Is Now A Good Time To Update Your Employment Contracts?
Trainee Solicitor Imran Ilias looks at what could be missing from your Employment Contracts this year.
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Can You Market A House Before You’re Granted Probate?
If you’re administering someone’s estate after they’ve died, then you may need to apply to the Probate Registry for either a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of Administration in order to distribute and handle their estate.
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Are You Liable As A Director During Commercial Litigation?
Commercial litigation slightly differs from civil litigation, whereby it involves businesses or organisations rather than individuals. Despite this, however, if you are a company director, you may find yourself held personally liable in some situations.
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Can I Apply For A Grant Of Probate Myself?
If you are an Executor of a Will, you can choose to apply for a Grant of probate yourself, rather than get a solicitor to do it for you. But what does this involve, and will it be the right decision for you?
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What Is A Beneficiary Of A Will
An individual or organisation included in your Will is called a beneficiary.
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How To Find A Will before Probate?
It is vital that an up-to-date copy of the Will is available before probate can be granted and the process of probate begins; without the Will, the executor has no legal powers to distribute the estate, but, how do I find a Will before probate?
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What Happens If You Die without A Will?
Making a Will is the most effective way of ensuring that your estate (money, property and possessions) is distributed according to your wishes following your death.
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Why You Shouldn’t Write Your Own Will
Research shows that nearly two thirds of UK adults do not have a Will. It is one of those things people routinely neglect, even though a Will is a vital way of protecting wealth, legacy and loved ones. If you have been putting it off, one tempting solution might be to write your own Will, but is this the best solution?
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What Is A Deed Of Variation Of A Will?
A deed of variation (also known as an instrument of variation) enables the beneficiaries to change a Will after the death of an individual so that the estate is distributed in a different way to that set out by the deceased. In this article we will look below about how a deed of variation works, the potential benefits, and the ways in which the need for one can be avoided.
