What happens on your death if you lived abroad but still had assets in England and Wales? With an ever-increasing number of Brits opting to move abroad, it’s more and more common to come across a situation where a person dies overseas but leaves assets in the UK. In these circumstances, there are special procedures [...]
Probate – Administration Of Your Estate After Death
How to make life easier for those you leave behind… After your death it’s left to your Executors (the people chosen to ensure that the wishes in your Will are carried out) to sort out your estate. Although the role of Executor is not an onerous one, there is lots of paperwork to sort out [...]
Probate And Winding Up A Deceased’s Estate
Applying for probate or letters of administration Let’s face it, we don’t really talk much about what happens when someone dies. As a result, it can be something of a mystery to know what to do when a loved one dies – at a time when you may be too upset and stressed to think [...]
Checklist For Drafting A Will
What information will you need? Whether you choose to seek the specialist help of a solicitor in drafting your Will, or decide to have a go at drawing up your own, you’ll need to gather together certain information. Below is a checklist of the things you’ll need: 1. Information about You (a) Your full name [...]
Making A Will – Why it pays to plan for your death
Okay, none of us likes to think about death. There are more cheery things to think about and, anyway, life is for living. After all, things will take care of themselves should anything happen to you, right? Well, not exactly. In fact, if you die without having made a will (otherwise known as ‘intestate’), certain [...]
