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A Guide To Placing Deceased Estates Notices In The Gazette
By Mark Riley | Nov 8, 2022
If you are an executor or administrator of a Will, you are responsible for dealing with any claims against the estate. After you receive a grant of probate, Section 27 of the Trustee Act 1925 recommends that you place something called ...
Applying For Probate: A Step-By-Step Guide To The Process
By Mark Riley | Sep 9, 2022
When a close friend or loved family member dies, dealing with their estate is necessary to ensure the administrative process, known as probate, is complete. Often involving lots of paperwork, the potential sale of property, and legal, tax, and financial ...
How To Be An Executor For A Will And What You Should Expect?
By Mark Riley | May 19, 2022
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be devastating and going through paperwork, wills, and estate documents as their executor might be the last thing you want to do. But it could also be a welcome diversion ...
Help, I’ve Inherited An Empty Property – What Do I Need To Do?
By Mark Riley | Dec 20, 2018
Estates and wills are typically handled by solicitors so it can feel like you’re facing a minefield if you’re left with a loved one’s legal affairs to deal with. This guide covers some of the most common areas you will ...
Governement Increasing Probate Fees!
By Mark Riley | Jan 13, 2018
In an attempt to raise an additional £250m a year, the Government are planning to huge rises in Probate fees. They are replacing the current fees with a new tiered system. This could result in paying as much as £20,000 ...