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If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault what happens if the other driver isn’t insured – can you claim ? well the simple answer is yes. All Insurers as well as the Government pay to fund an organisation called the Motor Insurance Bureau. this is like an Insurer…
When applying for probate, the probate registry will always require the original will, however what happens if the original will cannot be located and only a copy of the will found ? The probate registry does allow an application to be made to prove the copy will, however this is not easy for a number…
Sadly it is not uncommon for someone to die without a will – over 70% of the population don’t have one. The Intestacy Rules hat happens to the Deceased persons assets if there is no will ? well the starting point is to understand the legal terms that apply. Some dying without a will is…
England and South Africa have very similar probate processes, as a result of this South Africa is a country recognised under the UK’s Colonial Probate Act, this means that the South African probate can be resealed in the Uk enabling, the SA probate to be used to collect UK assets. In South Africa the terminology…
The Motor Insurance Bureau, is a insurer funded organisation that exists to compensate motorists that have been involved in a non-fault accident with an Uninsured or Untraced Driver. The MIB has two schemes that offer compensation:- The Untraced Drivers Agreement, this takes effect in hit and run type accidents when the other driver at fault…
The costs of obtaining probate do vary considerably depending upon who you ask. Typically, if you want help applying for probate, there are three main providers, banks, wills and probate companies, and Solicitors. Most banks in our experience charge a fixed percentage of the estate typically, 2-4%, which we believe to be unfair, as it…
The recent government announcement that there will be a deadline for relatives seeking to claim refunds on care home fees, has understandably led to a large number of claims being submitted. If the relative in care has since died what happens what document will you need to bring a claim. The short answer is that…
We are frequently asked as to whether there is a time limit to apply for probate. The answer varies depending upon a number of factors. The key probate time limits are set out below: Is inheritance tax payable ? If there is an Inheritance Tax liability then the tax return must be filed with the Inland…
When to use a probate solicitor As a firm specialising in probate, we are often asked whether it is necessary to seek help from a solicitor when applying for probate. Whether to use a solicitor depends upon a number of factors, however as a guide the following points should be considered :- if you need probate urgently…
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