It’s not uncommon for an individual to have property and assets in other countries. Some necessary formalities must be written into a will to affirm
When distributing a deceased estate, problems sometimes arise in relation to the identification of the person or organisation to inherit under the will (‘the beneficiary’).
Many people who are separated from former partners or who become widowed will often choose to remarry or enter a new long-term de facto relationship
Before a will may be admitted to probate, the applicant for a grant of probate (usually the executor) must prove to the court that it
Advice for Executors and Trustees in difficult situations: Applications for Judicial Advice If you have been appointed as the executor of a will or the
How the Court decides whether to make a Family Provision Order In our last article, we discussed eligibility to apply for an order for a
Eligibility for Family Provision Claims If you have been left with an inadequate provision in a will, you may wish to apply for an increased
What is a Mutual Will? Mutual wills are when two people enter into a contract where they agree not to revoke or vary their wills
Notification of assets It is important to ensure that you notify your solicitors of all assets and all liabilities of the Estate. It will be
Many executors often struggle to understand the various tax obligations that might exist when a person has passed away. An executor of an estate has
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