Power of Attorney After Death: What Happens Next? If the deceased had given power of attorney to someone while alive, that legal...
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Insurance
Managing Insurance After a Death: Protecting the Deceased's Assets When someone passes away, managing their existing insurance...
Securing the House and Contents
When a property forms part of an estate, the executor holds a crucial duty: securing the house and its contents. This...
Funeral Wishes
Funeral Wishes: Who Has the Final Say? When someone passes away, handling their final wishes can be a very sensitive matter. If...
Stumbling Blocks to Probate
Navigating Probate Challenges: Share Your Experience Obtaining probate often appears as a simple, straightforward process....
Have I Been Over-Charged for Probate?
The cost of probate varies enormously, ranging from almost nothing to tens of thousands of pounds in fees. These costs depend...
Reclaim Care Home Fees/Income Tax
1. Did the deceased person spend any time in a nursing or care home? If so, it is necessary to investigate whether you can...
The Empty House
Managing an Empty House After Death: A Comprehensive Guide In some instances, a decedent leaves behind an empty house after...
Swearing an oath with a Solicitor
You no longer need to attend at a Probate Registry to swear the oath, but can do it in front of a local Solicitor like this:...
Will I Have to Sell My Home to Pay for Care Home Fees?
Care Home Fees and Property: Do I Have to Sell My Home? A common concern for many is whether they will have to sell their home...
Intestacy; There’s No Will, What Should I Do?
Intestacy - There's no Will, what should I do? When a loved one passes without leaving a Will, they are said to have died...
Which Power of Attorney to Use?
There are three types of Power of Attorney to use: A General Power of Attorney (GPA) A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for...
The Inheritance Tax Threshold Needs to Be Raised
The Government is pocketing a stealth tax on inheritance by failing to raise the threshold in line with inflation. The threshold...
Jointly Owned Property and Inheritance Tax
Joint Property Inheritance Tax: Understanding Ownership and Your Estate You may have heard the phrases 'joint tenants' or...
Is it only Solicitors that can undertake probate?
As a general rule, solicitors typically handle probate because it's a 'reserved' activity, similar to litigation or land...