Probate

After someone dies, part of winding up their estate involves settling all of their debts. As well as paying bills, there are expenses relating to their death, including funeral costs. When someone has died, their estate is liable for paying their outstanding debts. The estate executor or administrator is the person responsible for making sure

The role of executor to the estate of someone who has died comes with a number of responsibilities. An executor has the task of administering the deceased’s affairs, to include paying debts, selling assets and preparing estate accounts. The role is onerous. It can be time-consuming and sometimes complex, depending on the estate in question.

After someone’s death, their executor will usually need to apply to the Probate Registry for a Grant of Probate. In some instances, you may want to prevent a Grant from being issued.   A Grant of Probate is the document that gives an executor the legal authority to deal with the winding up of an

It is sometimes the case that the person named in a Will as the deceased’s executor is unable or unwilling to take on the role.   The task of executor can be complex and time-consuming. It involves identifying and valuing all of the deceased’s estate, calculating and paying Inheritance Tax, obtaining a Grant of Probate,

When someone dies, you may need to contact the Probate Registry. We take a look at the office and the role it plays in estate administration.   The Probate Registry is part of HM Courts and Tribunal Service. It issues legal authority to those dealing with the winding-up of an estate after a death.  

Inheritance Tax can be a substantial bill, often amounting to tens of thousands of pounds or more, payable by someone’s estate after their death.   It is a complex area, but it is often possible to legitimately reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax that will be due.   How much Inheritance Tax is payable after

After someone dies, their executor or administrator will be responsible for finalising their financial affairs.   This involves collecting in all of their assets and belongings and either selling them or transferring them in accordance with their Will or, if they have not left a Will, the Rules of Intestacy.   Identify assets   Making

After someone dies, their personal representative will generally need to apply for a Grant of Probate or, if they did not leave a Will, a Grant of Letters of Representation. This is the legal authority that will enable them to wind up the deceased’s estate.   There is not any legal timeframe for applying for

The probate process can be a slow one, involving the winding up of all of someone’s affairs following their death. If they did not leave a Will, the time taken can sometimes be longer, as their estate may be less organised than someone who has planned for the future and there could be difficulties in