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Who is a personal representative and what are their duties?
A personal representative is usually the named Executor of the deceased’s Will. When a person dies without making a Will, the personal...
Will I have to pay my loved ones debts?
No. However, it is a common misconception amongst people is that when a person dies their debts disappear but this is not the case unless...
How soon can a Grant of Probate / Grant of Letters of Administration be obtained?
In straightforward estates we can prepare all the necessary papers within 5 working days of receiving full information about the estate...
When is Probate required?
The Probate process is needed when investments (typically over £5,000) were held in the deceased’s sole name and the banks, building...
What is probate?
Probate is the court’s authority, given to a person or persons, to administer a deceased person’s estate and the document issued by the...
Who are Executors and what are their responsibilities?
An executor is a person the deceased wished to deal with the administration of their estate after their death. It is your Executor’s...
What is an estate?
Someone’s estate is everything that they own; all of their assets (whether real property or personal property) and their liabilities.
Is having a will expensive?
The cost of creating a will can vary depending on your location, complexity of your estate, and the services of the attorney you choose....
Can I change my will after it's written?
Yes, a will is not set in stone. You can update, modify, or revoke your will at any time as long as you are mentally competent. Life...
How does marriage affect my Will?
Many people don’t realise the affects getting married can have on your estate whether you die with a Will or intestate (without a Will)....
How will a divorce affect my Will?
Marriage revokes a Will unless it is clear that you were making it in contemplation of marriage, but did you know that divorce or the...
Can I write my own Will?
Absolutely! In fact you can even buy a kit from shops on the high street or even online for a mere £10. If your wishes are simple and you...
DIY Wills
You could write your own Will. In fact, high street stationary shops will even sell you a kit to enable you to do so. But whilst the low...
Why do I need a Will?
There are multiple reasons why you might want to write a Will. 1. Avoid intestacy If you die without making a Will, known as dying...
Why should I use a Member of the Society of Will Writers?
No longer are solicitors your only option when writing a Will. In fact, a survey conducted by the Legal Services Board in 2010 found that...
I can't find my relatives Will, what should I do?
Over 60% of adults in the UK don’t have a Will so its highly likely you’ve come across someone that doesn’t have a Will or it's very...
How do I know if someone has left a Will?
Over 60% of adults in the UK don't have a Will so it is highly likely you've come across this situation and if you haven't you are very...
Jargon Buster
We know the terminology used during the Will writing process can be confusing so we've created a guide to common words, terms and...
10 reasons to make a Lasting Power of Attorney
1. You can appoint someone, or a number of people to look after your affairs if you become unable. 2. Should you need help with your...
Things to think about before writing a Will
If you’re thinking about writing your Will there are a couple of things you need to decide prior to the appointment. 1. Who do you want...
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