Wills, Probate and Inheritance
Wills, Probate and Inheritance – This advice could be helpful if you are looking to make a Will, or if you are faced with dealing with the estate of someone...
Living Wills
Living Wills, you can choose how you wish to be treated, even if you are unable to communicate those wishes when the time comes. Depending on the type of Living...
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney – By granting power of attorney to another individual, you can ensure that someone will be around to make decisions about your health or finances if you...
Inheritance Tax
Inheritance tax is payable on the “taxable estate” that an individual leaves behind when they pass away. The taxable estate is made up of the following: all the assets that...
Executors and Administrators
An executor is an individual who was named in the Will to perform these duties – but if there were no executors named, someone else must take on the role...
What to Do When a Loved One Dies
Registering the death What to Do When a Loved One Dies – You can register the death if you were a relative, if you were present when they died, or...
Advice on Trusts
Advice on Trusts – Trusts are useful, if sometimes complex, legal way of giving your money, property or shares to others, whilst ensuring that you or others that you trust...
Probate Office Directory
Probate Office Directory – The email addresses shown are as given on the Court Service website, but we suggest you contact your Probate Registry by telephone first to confirm they...
Probate Fraud and Will Forgery
Probate Fraud and Will Forgery – Who could commit probate fraud? Relatives A relative is often named as an executor in probate. They are in a position to commit fraud...