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When making a Will it is essential to have the legal and mental ability to understand the document and its effect. Without this, a Will is invalid and cannot be used. In the absence of any other Will, the estate would then pass under the Rules of Intestacy. A 2018 survey of family solicitors carried […]

Writing a Will involves more than simply choosing who to give your money to. We look at what you should consider when making a Will. Your Will is the document that tells people what you would like to happen to your estate after your death. If you have young children, it can also ensure that […]

More people than ever are leaving assets in foreign countries when they die, making administration of their estate more complex. We look at some of the main considerations. One of the first questions to be answered is which country was the permanent home or country of domicile of the deceased. If you are domiciled in […]

As people grow older, managing financial affairs can become onerous, particularly where there are a number of different holdings, bank accounts and other investments. As part of planning for the future, it is advisable to think about who will help you deal with your affairs should you become unable to do so, or should you […]

After someone dies, their assets need to be collected in and distributed to their beneficiaries. We look at the deadlines for completing this work. The person who deals with the administration of an estate is known as the executor or, where there was no Will, the administrator. It is their job to value the estate, […]

When the owner of a business dies,  probate can be lengthy and complicated as their business assets have to be valued and transferred. Whether business assets are sold or transferred depends on the way in which the business was owned and operated as well as the wishes of the deceased. The estate’s executor or administrator […]