The most frequently asked question is whether probate is required to close a bank account. Confusion arises because most banks have differing limits as to when they are prepared to close an account without probate. If probate is not required then the bank will require a small estates indemnity which confirms that the person closing…
The UK’s Trusted Probate Specialists If you are handling the estate of a relative or family friend, a frequestly asked question is how much money is required before probate will be required ? Lets start with what probate means. Probate is simply the legal term given to the process that is followed after someone has…
We frequently receive lots of calls from clients concerned as to whether a will is invalid. So when does a will become invalid ? The Will The starting point is the will itself. There are very strict rules which set out how a will must be executed. These rules provide that for a will to…
The UK’s Trusted Probate Specialists If you are a beneficiary under a will, there is nothing more frustrating than an Executor failing to undertake their task in administering an estate. Typically, we find that the most common grounds for frustration and disappointment are :- delay in administering an estate simply failing to disclose a copy…
Given the current pandemic sadly many people are thinking of making a will, with this there are lots of questions about the validity of wills, in particular who can be a witness ? The starting point is the Law. The rules relating to the formal requirements of wills are contained in the Wills Act 1837,…
If your Aunt has died without leaving a will, the first step is always to search for a copy of a will. Typically, we find that the best places to trace a will are :- within the deceased personal possessions at a bank or with house deeds with a solicitor, or will writer If no…
The Executor is the person appointed to administer the estate under the terms of a will, but what happens if the executor is unhappy with the will ? Often when wills are contested the estate administration is often put on hold until the dispute is resolved. If you are an executor and are unhappy with…
An increasing number of people leave assets in lots of different countries, so what is the process to release those assets in the UK, if the Deceased was permanently living in a country outside the UK ? The starting point is which Country did the Deceased live ? The UK has a Colonial Probates Act.…
How to Prove Undue Influence In A will To dispute a will you must have a legal basis. Typical examples include issues relating to :- the capacity of the deceased, the validity of the will itself, or claims under the Inheritance Act 1975, when a will fails to leave adequate provision. However the most common…
Arguably one of the most upsetting things is to find out that you have been cut out of your parents will. So what can you do if you find yourself in this position ? The starting point is always to seek legal help from a solicitor experienced in contesting wills. The need to act quickly…
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