Probate Process In The UK

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As a firm specialising in probate we often get asked about the probate process, what does it involve and how long does it take ? The probate process typically has four key stages, firstly accessing the Deceased persons estate and how their will is to be administered. For example, is there a will or did…

Common Probate problems and mistakes

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As a firm specialising in probate, we frequently  help those clients when something goes wrong or a mistake arises when the estate is administered. So what are the most common mistakes and what can be done ? Issues with the Will. Frequently, the probate registry may well require more evidence as to the validity of…

French Probate In the UK

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Do you need help collecting UK assets for someone who has died In France ? The starting point is to appreciate that inheritance laws in France and the UK are entirely different. For example, the inheritance tax system is different ( although the spouse exemption applies to both countries ) in France the beneficiaries are taxed unlike…

How does Probate Work ?

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Probate can at best be confusing so where to start ? what is important is to find out whether you actually need probate. Typically, if the deceased person had assets in excess of £15,000 a grant of probate will be required, which is in essence a legal document issued by the probate court ( called the…

Civil Partnerships Probate and Wills

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If you have entered into a Civil Partnership this means that on the death of your partner, the surviving spouse will inherit in the same was as in the case of married couples. As a result of this, if you have entered into a legally binding Civil Partnership, you will be able to reply upon…

Who Can Apply For Probate ?

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We are frequently asked who can apply for probate. The answer ultimately depends upon whether there is a will or the Deceased died intestate. If the deceased left a will, it usually names one or more ‘executors’ who can apply for the grant of probate. If the named executor(s) do not want to act, someone else…