Probate in England & Wales
Probate Registry Directory Main Probate Registry Appointment Venues Main Probate Registry Appointment Venues Birmingham Probate Registry: The Priory Courts 33 Bull Street Birmingham B4 6DU Tel: 0121 681 3401 Email: [email protected] Birmingham Nottingham Stoke-on-Trent Brighton Probate Registry William Street Brighton BN2 0RF Tel: 01273 573510 Email: [email protected] Brighton Maidstone Bristol Probate Registry The Civil Justice […]
Reasons for the refusal of probate Litigation and Contentious Probate Litigation and Contentious Probate can be complex and difficult processes. Disputes in relation to the validity of a will can significantly delay the administration of an estate, as someone with interest in the estate may enter what is known as a ‘caveat’ at the Probate
Trustee & executor of a Will? An executor and trustee are two critical roles that are responsible for managing an estate after someone passes away. An executor is responsible for distributing the assets of an estate according to the last Will and testament of the deceased. This includes paying any debts, taxes, and other
What is the diffrence between a trustee and an executor of a Will? Read More »
Table of Contents Which Will is right for you? Different types of will offer various levels of protection and flexibility. For example, you should obtain legal advice before having a Will written. It would help if you got legal advice as you may have inheritance tax issues or minor children or grandchildren to consider when
Table of Contents How to defend an inheritance dispute If you are an executor or beneficiary facing a challenge to a Will, we can offer you advice. Our lawyers have experience defending contested Wills and have the expertise to resolve your dispute as quickly and fairly as possible. The number of Wills disputed or
Table of Contents Why are inheritance disputes on the rise? Common causes for inheritance disputes What to do if you are left out of a Will? Depending on your relationship with the Deceased and personal circumstances. Some specific individuals are entitled to apply to the court to be included under the Inheritance
Table of Contents All About Inheritance Tax Only a tiny percentage of estates are large enough to incur Inheritance Tax (IHT). But it’s important not to forget to consider it when making your will. Find out what IHT is, how to work out what you need to pay and when, and some ways to reduce
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Probate and Estate Administration is when you hand an individual’s estate after death, but they are defined differently and often misunderstood. ‘Probate’ is a widely used term, but there is confusion about what it means and what is included in the probate process. For example, ‘Estate administration’ is much less commonly known and referred to,
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When someone passes away, their home will be the most valuable item left in their Estate. What happens to the property depends on how the deceased owned it and what the will state should happen (if there is one). If the deceased did not leave a will, then what happens to the house is usually
If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you must ensure all the money in the estate is distributed to the right people. If there is a Will, one or more executors should be named. If there is no Will, the next of kin will be appointed as the administrator instead. When someone
What happens if a beneficiary of a Will cannot be found? Read More »
