Families of Bereaved families and a loved one’s estate administration continue to face delays for Grant of Probate applications in England and Wales. A recent 2022 STEP article reports that a total of 23,572 applications were received by HM Courts and Tribunals Service in January 2022. This is a total increase of 5,297 (29%) on […]
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Working out what to do first when someone dies can seem overwhelming. Besides letting family and friends know, there are several organisations you need to notify. Find out what you need to do as soon as possible, as well as in the weeks and months after someone dies. What you need to do straight away
Following a bereavement, many tasks need to be completed, making an already difficult time even more stressful. The Executor (if there is a Will) or Administrator (if there is no Will) is responsible for administrating the deceased’s estate as per the wishes in their Will. They should consider: Whether probate is needed What’s involved in
Table of Contents But don’t panic! Demand for all kinds of property is declining house sales. With roughly 1 in 10 properties on the UK market reportedly undergoing probate, they are an increasingly familiar option to prospective home buyers. Properties sold subject to probate sale are pretty common. Probate properties are sold as they
If there is a will You can apply for probate if you are named as an executor in either the will or an update to it (known as a ‘codicil’). The person who died will typically have told you if you’re an executor. You’ll only inherit assets (for example, money or property) if you are
Probate Forms Whether you choose to deal with Probate yourself or whether a solicitor or professional deals with it on your behalf, a range of official forms must be completed correctly to start the proceedings and fulfil the legal duties bestowed upon anyone performing this duty. To apply for Probate, you must fill out a
Table of Contents Contesting a will Yes, you can, but it is not a straightforward matter. And depending on the nature of your claim, in England & Wales, there may be certain time limits for this process. Ideally, if you have a case, you will want to contest the Will before Probate is granted.
Managing a loved one’s affairs when they die is never easy. But, unfortunately, probate is one of the many things that you’ll have to deal with. What Is Probate? Probate is the entire process of administering a dead person’s estate. This involves organising their money, assets and possessions and distributing them as an inheritance –
