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The person appointed an executor in a will has been entrusted, by the deceased, to arrange the payment of the estate’s debts and expenses as well as the distribution of the deceased’s property. The role of an executor is not an easy one, or one to be taken lightly.  They will have a legal responsibility […]

When a person passes away without a will or had a will that was considered invalid, they are considered to die ‘intestate’, If you pass away without a will, what happens to your estate will depend on the intestacy rules depending on where you live in the UK.  The rules follow an order of succession […]

The world is living through uncertain times at the moment. Unfortunately, historically healthy people are dying or being left incapacitated as a result of contracting Covid-19. If a person is left unable to assert their wishes once they have lost capacity, there is a fear that those acting on their behalf may not make decisions […]

All estates of any deceased person need to go through all legal channels before the deceased’s assets can be distributed to all beneficiaries. In England and Wales, this is referred to as the Grant of Representation and will be needed even if the deceased did not leave a Will. Any Will executor will need to […]

When it comes to protecting vulnerable individuals it is important that people obtain the right advice. There are a range of options, with tax and inheritance implications where the right guidance can ensure vulnerable individuals are both protected and provided for. Who might be considered a vulnerable person? A vulnerable person can be classed as, […]

Under UK law, a will maker must sign the will in the presence of two witnesses, over the age of 18, who then must also sign the will to state they have witnessed the event.  The two witnesses to the signing must also not be people who will benefit under the will or a spouse […]