As an executor, you bear significant responsibility for administering the estate of the deceased person. A key challenge during this process is managing any variations in asset valuations that can occur between the date of death and the eventual distribution to beneficiaries. These fluctuations can arise due to changes in market conditions, the nature of the assets themselves, or [...]
Delays in the Probate system have hit the headlines of late, with bereaved families having to wait many months to obtain a Grant of Probate – a stark contrast to the 16 weeks the Government says the application should take. Adding to this, further delays at HMRC mean that Estates are taking much longer to finalise before everything can [...]
If you are selling a property, as part of the standard conveyancing process, your buyers will expect you to provide certain information about your property. There are set questions for this in what are called Pre Contract Enquiries that asks if you are aware of any problems regarding the property, or any complaints about the management company, or any [...]
On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs and it can be difficult to know exactly how to prepare from a legal standpoint. ‘There are steps you can take to ensure that your care runs smoothly [...]
There are many reasons why someone might choose to leave money to charity in their will. Tax planning may be a key incentive, or it could be due to a lack of close family members. Some may simply wish to create a longer lasting personal legacy or they might have strong feelings about a certain cause. ‘Last year, Fisherman’s [...]
A will is an important part of everybody’s legal planning no matter your circumstances, but for anyone who is in business, a well written will is vital to ensure the minimum disruption after your death. ‘Whether you are a sole practitioner, a partner in a partnership, or a director of a limited company, you need to consider how your [...]
