What is form IHT205?
What is form IHT205? Form IHT205 is a return that is made to HMRC to inform them of the value of an estate where it is below the excepted value…
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What is estate planning?
Estate planning is simply the process of putting in place measures to make sure that your assets go to the people you want them to after your death and to…
Do I need probate in the UK?
A grant of probate is the formal legal permission for an executor to administer the estate of a deceased person. Theoretically, everyone needs to have permission to deal with estate…
What are Survivorship clauses and commorientes?
What are Survivorship clauses and commorientes? A survivorship clause is a clause that states that a gift will only be made where the beneficiary lives for a certain amount of…
How to be an executor – step by step guide
How to be an executor – step by step guide Becoming an executor of a Will is a serious and legally responsible role and so in this post, we thought…
How long does probate take?
How long does probate take? One of the biggest problems with probate is that there really is no set time it should take and it all depends upon the estate…
Is probate needed when a spouse dies?
Is probate needed when a spouse dies? Probate is the legal authority to wind up the affairs of a deceased person and it is generally needed when there are things…
How long after probate does it take to receive an inheritance?
How long after probate does it take to receive an inheritance? For beneficiaries of small, simple estate probate can take as little as 3 months and then it is simply…
How do I apply for probate?
How do I apply for probate? When someone passes on it can be a really difficult time for those left behind. Not only do you need to cope with the…
Grant of Probate Guide UK
Grant of Probate Guide UK To find out more about your obligations as an executor , read our guide on DIY probate. There are several ways which probate could be…