Will
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 …
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A guide to Inheritance Tax 2023 What is Inheritance Tax? Inheritance Tax (IHT) is a levy applied to the estate of the deceased, which includes money, possessions and all property. This tax applies at a standard rate of 40%. The part of your estate above the exempt threshold of £325,000 is only assessed for Inheritance
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 We all must consider “Digital Estate Planning” when writing a Will—crucially leaving login credentials as part of the Digital Estate Plan with a loved one. Many of us have several online accounts on Social Media Platforms, and to deal with these, one does need to consider digital legacy. Setting up …
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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 …
How to plan a funeral Last updated 1st June 2022 Planning a funeral can be overwhelming and stressful when emotions are already high. We have put together this step-by-step funeral planning guide to help make it that little bit easier. Below you will find advice on getting started, choosing a funeral director, finding help with …
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When someone dies, arrangements have to be made to administer their estate. This includes dealing with their bank accounts, house, investments, and tax affairs and ensuring that whatever is left is correctly distributed to those entitled to inherit it. Many people will write a will during their lifetime, a legal document describing how they wish …
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An Administrator of an Estate is a person legally appointed by the Court to deal with the Estate of a deceased person. This could be because the deceased didn’t leave a Will. There was a Will, but there was no appointment of Executors because the Executors named were unable or unwilling to act. The role …
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