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If a Grant of Probate is obtained, then a Will becomes a public document and anyone can apply to the Probate Registry for a copy. In some cases, where an estate is small, a Grant of Probate is not needed. It is part of the job of the Executor to work out whether Probate is […]

If you own a property jointly with someone else, you may automatically become the sole owner when they die, depending upon the way in which the property is held. If you live in a home which you own jointly with someone else, it is important to understand the type of ownership you have. This is […]

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) can be an incredibly helpful way of allowing a person you trust to manage your affairs once you are no longer capable. Ideally, an LPA should be executed well in advance of any incapacity. But so long as the person signing the document still understands its full meaning and […]

Normally when someone dies, their executor or administrator needs to apply for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. If the estate is small, however, it may not be necessary. After a death, an executor or administrator is responsible for collecting in the deceased’s assets, valuing them, arranging for sale, preparing estate accounts, to […]

Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a nasty surprise during the administration of a Will. New Year is the ideal time to check that you’ve done all you can to minimise the burden. Increasing property prices has had the effect of increasing the amount of Inheritance Tax many people are paying. There are ways of reducing […]

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is an official legal document appointing someone to act on your behalf should you one day become incapable of managing your affairs. There are two types of LPA, one for financial matters and one for health and welfare. You can have one or both in place. They do not […]