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As the Covid-19 situation continues to develop Pembroke Will Writers have taken the decision to conduct all our appointments by telephone only. We are acutely aware of the risks posed by our consultants visiting people in their homes and feel that in the current climate we have a responsibility to protect our clients. Pembroke Will

If you leave part of your estate in trust to someone when you die, you will need to appoint a Trustee in your Will.  If you want someone to benefit from your money, property or other assets after your death, but you do not want them to have control or ownership themselves, then a Trustee can be

Dealing with the administration of someone’s estate can be easier if they have left a Will. It can also help avoid disagreements between family members. But it is not always easy to find important documents after a death. If a loved one has died and you believe they may have left a Will, it is

While you have the right to leave your money and possessions to whoever you choose, there is a possibility that some close family members could challenge your Will after your death if they have been left out. The right of testamentary freedom means that you are entitled to include or exclude anyone when writing your

The appointment of an Attorney can help you deal with your affairs once you are no longer able. But they are not allowed to write a Will on your behalf. By appointing an Attorney under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), you can have someone you trust to deal with both your financial affairs and

If a Grant of Probate is obtained, then a Will becomes a public document and anyone can apply to the Probate Registry for a copy. In some cases, where an estate is small, a Grant of Probate is not needed. It is part of the job of the Executor to work out whether Probate is

If you own a property jointly with someone else, you may automatically become the sole owner when they die, depending upon the way in which the property is held. If you live in a home which you own jointly with someone else, it is important to understand the type of ownership you have. This is

Normally when someone dies, their executor or administrator needs to apply for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. If the estate is small, however, it may not be necessary. After a death, an executor or administrator is responsible for collecting in the deceased’s assets, valuing them, arranging for sale, preparing estate accounts, to

Inheritance Tax (IHT) can be a nasty surprise during the administration of a Will. New Year is the ideal time to check that you’ve done all you can to minimise the burden. Increasing property prices has had the effect of increasing the amount of Inheritance Tax many people are paying. There are ways of reducing