All of us hang on to a few sentimental possessions, for which we have no practical use. However, we trim them down to what we have space for, and eventually dump things that once meant so much. But obsessive hoarding has much deeper drivers. We share the hidden secrets … [Read more...]
Property Chattels and Fixtures in Probate
Executors of deceased estates may find themselves dealing with fixed property chattels and fixtures attached thereto. They may have to sell the assets and ask a sitting tenant to vacate. Although the deceased person could also have been a tenant themselves, and lived in … [Read more...]
Probate Chattels and Inheritance Tax Unpacked
‘Chattel’ under probate law means any item of personal property you could touch, and move if you wanted to. This article discusses the implications of probate chattels and inheritance tax in deceased estates, However, this is merely an introductory overview, and you … [Read more...]
Antique Doll’s House Turns Up in Windsor During Probate Valuation
I’ll accept most invitations to visit Windsor in Berkshire. That’s because it’s a historic market town with some pretty posh neighbours, and a roll call of famous residents present and past. Windsor is a prosperous town as you might expect, with many wealthy homes … [Read more...]
