Probate Costs and how they are calculated.
In this guide we are going to take a look at Probate Costs and how they are calculated when applying for Probate.
Executor Advice – Dealing with a Will
We know that the process can be overwhelming so here we go through the first important steps of the estate administration, which starts with dealing with a Will.
HSBC Wills Customers told they have to leave.
HSBC has advised all of its Will customers that they will no longer be offering the service and that they need to leave as customers or sign up with simplify.
Saga Probate and Legal Services in choppy waters?
The UK’s largest over 50’s insurance provider today stopped offering quotes to potential legal services customers.
What is An Executor Account And Do I Need One?
An executor account is a special banking account that enables the estate’s executors/administrators to gather all of the deceased’s cash assets in one place.
The Executors Role in Probate
Probate is a word you may commonly hear when discussing the estate and affairs of a deceased person.
Joint Bank Accounts and Probate
In the majority of cases, you will not need a grant of probate for a joint bank account. The account will pass over to the surviving owner/owners and the deceased’s name will be removed from the account.
Probate fees to increase under new charging structure
Probate fees to increase under a new system could see some pay £20,000 when left estates worth more than £2m by a deceased relative.
What is Contentious Probate
Probate and Wills are an expert area of legislation, and within that, is Contentious Probate – legal speak for having a bun battle over an estate.
Joint Tenancy VS Tenants in Common when it comes to Probate
With expensive care fees becoming more and more of a drain on savings, many couples are now looking into ways to protect their assets.