There are many misconceptions about what happens if someone dies intestate, ie. without a valid Will. This can cause difficulties for a family after a death and may mean that loved ones miss out on their inheritance. We take a look at some of the most common misconceptions and what actually happens when someone dies
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Locating a Will after someone has died is not always easy. If you believe that the deceased made a Will, you should do all you can to find it. We offer some tips for locating a Will as well as advice on what to do if you are unable to do so. The deceased’s papers
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A health and welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that gives someone the authority to manage your personal affairs, should you ever become unable to do this yourself. We take a look at the decisions you will need to make when you have an LPA drawn up. There are two types
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Estate executors need to be aware of the risk of personal liability when dealing with estate administration. Placing statutory advertisements is one way of reducing the risk. We take a look at what they are and when it might be advisable to use them. When dealing with the winding up of someone’s affairs after their
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Research carried out by Scottish Widows has found that one in three people don’t understand how a Lasting Power of Attorney works. We take a look at the key issues to be aware of. A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA is a legal document that gives authority to a trusted attorney chosen by you,
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If a family member dies while overseas, either while living in another country or while on holiday, and you wish to bring them back to the UK, you will need to go through various stages in arranging this. We take a look at how to deal with this difficult situation. Much of the administrative process
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A recent case has highlighted the importance of understanding the contents of your Will, particularly if you make a new version that contradicts the previous one. Wills can be complicated and when you have a new Will drafted, your solicitor will explain the contents to you and make sure that you completely understand the effect
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If you are making a Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA, you will need a certificate provider to sign the LPA. We take a look at the role of the certificate provider and why they are important. A Lasting Power of Attorney gives legal authority to someone to act on your behalf in the event
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After someone dies, their Will should name an executor who will be responsible for winding up their estate. We take a look at what happens if the deceased did not make a Will and who can take on the role of estate administration. It is usually the case that after a death, the deceased’s personal
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A Lasting Power of Attorney or LPA appoints someone to act for an individual in the event that they lose the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs. We take a look at what action is possible if you have concerns over an LPA or the behaviour of an attorney. Anyone can make a
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