Unfortunately you can’t walk into the solicitor’s office, and demand what many people mistakenly believe is their right. Your £150,000 will remain in your uncle’s estate until his will is wound up, and this can take a while. As beneficiary, you have a potential right … [Read more...]
Tips for Administering Probate in a Potentially Insolvent Estate
There have been several cases recently of large-scale abuse of vulnerable people by famous names. Some of these left large sums of money although post mortem law suits exceeded these amounts. There’s new official guidance from The Law Society on how to administer … [Read more...]
How Well Is Probate Shielded from Cyber Thieves
Cybercrime continues to plague the lives of honest people, and the chances of recovering our losses from these thieves are minimal. Today’s Wills and Probate published an alarming report on the topic on November 21, 2019. This reveals the majority of the UK’s 200 … [Read more...]
Are Sibling Trusts the Answer for Bickering Children?
Let’s face it; two things are true in probate. The first of them is brothers and sisters often drift apart as they grow up and develop their own personalities and values. And the second truth is our daughters and sons are going to share tense moments over what they do … [Read more...]
If the Executor of Your Will Dies What Happens Next?
It’s important to have someone you respect agree to be the executor of your will. That’s because you have an opportunity to discuss your intentions while you are alive, and make sure everything is crystal clear to them. They may even make suggestions where you could … [Read more...]
Valid and Invalid Wills – The Pitfalls to Avoid
Wills are called ‘last testaments’ for good reason. That’s because once we die, there is nothing we can do to change them from ‘the other side’. We tackle the question of what makes a will invalid today. Or put differently, how to make sure we leave a valid will. For … [Read more...]
A Quick Guide to The Ins and Outs of Probate
In the first instance probate refers to the process of validating a will, and officially appointing an executor to implement it. However, it also includes distributing the assets in the estate to the heirs according to those wishes. The Probate court confirms the … [Read more...]
Unusual Wills in Wales and England the Law May Allow
Many solicitors in Wales and England will say a will is only valid if (a) it is in writing, and (b) the person signed it, or another person in their presence acting under their directions. Finally, the signature must also be attested by two witnesses who are both … [Read more...]
5 Stages In Life When You May Need A Will
Think Carefully When Writing Your Will We all want to see our efforts in life yield fruit. Unsurprisingly, we squeeze every ounce of pleasure from the money we earn from the sweat of our brow (or typing) in the case of computer workers). Surprisingly, two thirds of UK … [Read more...]
Valuations For Probate – 63% of Brits Do Not Have a Will
Avery Associates specialists in all matters concerning valuations for probate bring you the latest IHT news.......... New research from investment managers Brewin Dolphin has revealed that a massive 63% of Brits do not have a will. This is quite surprising news, … [Read more...]
