Wills and inheritance
Making sure the paperwork is in place
What happens if a relative dies intestate?
The death of a relative is always a difficult emotional time for the surviving family members and friends, but if the deceased died without having made a valid Last Will and Testament, additional stresses can be placed upon the family and friends when it’s time to deal with the disbursal of the deceased’s estate. Probate […]
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How to contest a will and why
There are all sorts of reasons why people might be unhappy about the contents of a will, from concern about undue influence to surprise at who’s received what. For anyone who wants to contest a will after the fact, it’s a complicated and arduous process. David Williamson of Coles Solicitors explains why and how. Understanding […]
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Whose house is it anyway? A question of home ownership
The When They Get Older team recently read an article in the Telegraph highlighting how home ownership transferrals can be a bit tricky to organise in terms of tax and care planning. Local councils have employed inspectors to investigate elderly who sign their homes over to their children. These inspectors have the power to reverse […]
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Wills and Probate – why are they so important?
When it comes to preparing a Will or organising probate a lot of us don’t know much about what’s involved. We asked Arrangingafuneral.co.uk , a comprehensive funeral guide, for advice on how to navigate these waters in the event of a parent’s passing. Why is a Will important? When a parent passes away, it can […]
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