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Trust, Wills and Probate
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Being an executor is a demanding job at the best of times and a task that is made all the more difficult when the deceased has not given proper thought...
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When one member of a cohabiting couple dies, it can come as an unpleasant surprise to the bereaved partner to discover that not all of their late partner’s estate will...
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It’s easy to include a charity in your will, but you should always consult your solicitor before you write or change your will to be sure it reflects your exact...
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A recent survey has shown that more than one in ten people who are thought to have died intestate (i.e. without leaving a will) may actually have made a will...
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When dealing with an estate, an increasing problem for executors is the valuation of assets in the form of the chattels of the deceased. In probate terminology, chattels are the...
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Until the recent publicity afforded by television shows on the subject, many people might not have realised that ‘heir tracing’ companies exist, let alone that they research ‘promising’ estates by...
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