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...
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 will accept any query...
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 because they have access to the...
Contested Wills and Probate
How to Contest a Will Identify the executors or personal representatives and the solicitors dealing with the estate. Go to the Probate Registry and find the full name, date of...
Probate Explained
Who can carry out probate? If the deceased left a Will, they may have specified the designated executor or executors – these people are expected to “execute” the Will, which means they...
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 who has passed away. Alternatively,...