Can I still apply for Probate during lockdown? A bereavement is an extremely difficult time but during such uncertainty when services have been significantly reduced, feelings can exacerbate. Rest assured that probate services continue despite social distancing measures. Probate is a vital legal requirement and will continue to remain an...
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How quickly do beneficaries under a Will receive their money?
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After someone’s death, their Executor or Administrator is responsible for dealing with the estate and ultimately distributing money and possessions to the beneficiaries. Those who are due to receive funds may be keen to find out how long they will have to wait. Estate administration can be a lengthy and...
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Financial affairs: Life following the death of a spouse
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Financial affairs: Life following the death of a spouse Handling the grief and everything else that you have become responsible for can be overwhelming. It’s probable that there were changes to your household income when your spouse died so you need to quickly manage your finances. Taking responsibility for utility...
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Proposal to dramatically increase Probate fees
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Proposal to dramatically increase Probate fees With all the news surrounding Brexit you may have not read that the Government is proposing a new tiered system of Probate fees in England and Wales, based on the value of the deceased’s estate, rather than the current flat fee of £215. Presently...
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Probate And Wills
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Specialising in the niche area of Will Writing & Estate Planning we regularly receive queries about probate: wills and probate are inextricably linked due to the simple fact that one (wills), in many cases, sets off the other (probate). So we thought weíd share some information on probate for those...
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