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How Long Does Probate Take If There Is A Will?
Probate of a Will is the process which sees a deceased person’s assets (money, property and possessions) distributed in the way they have determined in their Will. There are strict procedures set out by law that the executor (the individual responsible for putting a Will through probate) must follow.
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Can A Power Of Attorney Change A Will?
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will?
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A Gentleman’s Word Is His Bond
We all know the saying but is it enough to do business on a handshake and a promise, and when can an agreement be interpreted as a binding contract?
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Why Use a Solicitor Instead of A DIY Will?
One of the questions we are frequently asked is “Why come to a solicitor?” instead of preparing a DIY Will or going to see a Will Writer? Kayleigh Brown updates us on a recent case where a disinherited son claimed that his mother had forged his late father’s Will.
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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.
