Probate

A Trust can be used to help manage your assets, to protect your legacy, and look after your loved ones. And today, while the tax advantages of a Trust have been reduced, they are becoming increasingly popular. What is a Trust? Trusts are used to hold and manage money or other assets on behalf of […]

Losing someone you love is never easy. And, for families faced with administering an estate, it can be even harder. At such times, the support of a professional can help to reduce the burden. Many people seek professional help when grieving. Not least because, the pressure of administering the financial affairs of a deceased loved […]

When a person dies, if they owned property in their sole name this will need to be transferred to a beneficiary or sold as part of Probate. Here are some things to consider if the home needs to be sold. Applying for a Grant of Probate Probate is the legal process for dealing with the […]

When someone dies, the person administering the estate needs to let the beneficiaries know what they are entitled to. All too often, beneficiaries are challenging to track down. And that can have a significant impact on the probate process. Finding an identified beneficiary If you know the name of a beneficiary (for example, if they […]

Probate is needed when sorting out a dead person’s affairs. However, in many cases, people aren’t sure what it is, how to get it, and if it is even necessary. Losing a loved one is a difficult time. And, for families faced with the daunting prospect of administering an estate, it can be even harder. […]

According to the latest figures, there are currently 9,254 unclaimed estates in the UK. With the average value of an estate worth around £150,000, the total amount of this unclaimed inheritance could be worth billions. Property, money, personal belongings and other assets are being left in limbo instead of being passed on to relatives or […]