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Do I Need A Grant Of Probate?
A Grant of Probate is a document that gives a person or persons the authority to administer the estate of a deceased person. Obtaining this grant can be a complicated process However, a grant of Probate is not always required and it will depend upon…
Do I Need Probate for a Small Estate?
The general rule is that if the deceased had assets only in their own name, then probate will always be required- but if the assets were only low value bank or building society accounts, or all assets were in joint names, it may not be needed. There…
How Long Does Probate Take?
The application process The value of the deceased’s estate at the date of death, including all joint assets, needs to be obtained An application sworn by the Executor and an inheritance tax return need to be submitted to the Probate Registry; Once…
Law Society Explains Why Making A Will Should Be Top Of Your ‘To-Do’ List
A leading law figure has spoken out over the importance of actually making a will, and not just talking about it. Jonathan Smithers, president of the Law Society, was speaking at the recent Dying Matters Awareness Week and claimed that most people…
Our Sporting Sense Of Adventure Has Led To An Increase In Will-Making
Recent reports suggest that the nation’s increasing penchant for dangerous sports and hobbies is leading to a sharp rise in people making wills. Quite apart from the long-standing traditions of playing football, cricket or tennis in our spare time,…