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The Grant of Probate (the “Grant”) is the legal document which gives you the authority as an Executor to deal with a person’s estate. You should receive the Grant within 10 working days of making the application. Unfortunately only 9% of...

As an Executor, you should ideally wait 10 months from the date of the Grant of Probate before distributing the estate. The Grant of Probate is the document obtained from the court which gives the legal authority for you to deal with the estate. You should...

If you have the issue of coronavirus on your mind, you have likely been thinking about making a Will . The government is looking at whether to relax the requirements for validly executing a Will but at the moment, in order for a Will to be valid , it...

We have seen a huge rise in enquiries this week for the preparation of new Wills and the review of existing Wills due to the Covid-19 crisis.  We always recommend that individuals have a Will in place and keep them up-to-date to ensure that their...

An executor is a person you name in your Will to be responsible for sorting out your estate when you pass away.  If you set up a trust in your Will, a trustee is a person who will become the legal owner of the trust assets and manage them in...

The Court of Protection is a court based in London which makes decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who are unable to make their own decisions at a specific time as they lack mental capacity. It can make decisions and take action in respect...

A recent case highlights the importance of checking your bank details (and checking them again!). Peter Teich provided his name, address and Barclays account number to his solicitor in order to receive his £193,000 inheritance from his late father....

How much can I inherit if my spouse or civil partner dies intestate? The Administration of Estates Act 1925 (Fixed Net Sum) Order 2020 will come into force from 6 February 2020 and will raise the limit that spouses and civil partners with children can...

The Court of Protection (“the Court”) has recently granted a 28-year-old man, known as “P”, permission to marry his fiancée. The Court makes decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who are unable to decide for...

Can I decide who looks after my children when I pass away? It may be difficult, but it is important when thinking about making a Will to also think about who you would want to care for your children (who are under 18 years old) when you are no longer...