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Deaths, Funerals & Probate Board Sticky
Relevant Forum threads you may find helpful: * Introduction to this board * Useful references * Guide discussion: Probate: How to do it yourself If you've spotted any other threads on this board which you think should be highlighted, please do let me know. Useful content from MoneySavingExpert.com: * Guide to probate *…
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Probate - how long?
Hi, I know it's been asked before but on this cold and wet afternoon I've nothing else to do but think..... Probate submitted end of June, straightforward, just bank accounts, how long can it reasonably take? Apologies again for repetition, just wanted to hear some real experiences (recently) thanks
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Council tax during probate
Hello, I am seeking advice on behalf of my husband, the only child whose parents passed away and the probate was granted on 11/01/22 . This has not been finalised yet due to "delays with the Land Registry" according to his Solicitor. His parents left him a family house and 2 weeks ago got a bill came through from the local…
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Am I entitled to anything?
My father died about 10yr ago. His wife (not my mum) re-married 12 month later. The house the owned was almost bought outright. Now, he always said he wanted the house to goto his kids. Obviously she has re-married so I know she gets to decide. However, I have just checked the land registry and found out that my dads name…
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BT insisting on corresponding with the deceased…..
I’m dealing with my mums estate (awaiting letters of administration) - most organisations have been fine but a couple, not so much…. BT responded to being notified of the death by asking the deceased to send back their router to them (no ‘sorry to hear that’, just ‘we’ve closed your account so send us our kit back’) They…
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Changing house deed after mothers death (2 brothers)
My mother left her house to my brother and myself in her will. The deed has my late father on it as well, and they were 'joint tenants' on the deed. The property shows 'unregistered' online because they bought it in 1986 i think. I am the main executor of the will, and my brother has opted as an executor in reserve , so…
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Only getting half expected inheritance?
I am doing this on behalf of a friend. I'm in Scotland. His dad died 5 months ago, he's just just received the solicitors letter detailing the legal side including how much he will get. I assume this is the probate and it will be another 6 months from now when the estate is paid out? Secondly, he expected both his brother…
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Intestate - letters of administration - multiple children
Hi my sister died intestate. Divorced. 6 adult children if two of the children apply for letters of administration on PA1A - do the other 4 need to complete form pa12 granting the 2 power of attorney ? If I as their uncle also wish to be added as administrator on PA1a alongside the two children would the pa12 need to be…
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Any Success stories? Everything finally sorted after family "go rogue"
Prompted by the many threads we see regarding the mishandling of estates, where individuals "go rogue" and don't handle the estate assets as they should ( in some cases out and out theft), I can't recall any threads whereby the aggrieved parties finally got everything sorted out as it should've been and recovered any legal…
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British Gas - Bereavment
Anyone had issues with British Gas in advising of a bereavement ? Phoned on 16/11/23 to let them know about my 101 years old Mother in Law's passing - scanned & sent Death Certificate whilst on call & gave my details - name, address, phone & e mail. Rec'd an automated e mail in response with the subject 'Thanks for telling…
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Help interpreting a will
A loved one has sadly passed a way and I am an Executor and trustee named in the will. I am having trouble understanding part 7(b). 6. I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate not otherwisse disposed of bythis Will or any Codicil to it (including any property…
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Changing Executors and IHT with charity bequests
Has anyone had any experience of requesting solicitors named in the will to stand down in favour of family members? We have already dealt with probate for various relatives, and feel we could do this ourselves rather than the solicitors named as executors. I understand it is possible to request this, but not sure how…
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Title Deeds + No Will
Hi, I created this account to get some advice. In brief, my father passed away 2 years ago without a will, he left with an outstanding mortgage balance on our family home (still under his name in the title deeds) which I have finally payed off and the mortgage company have removed their charges from the title…
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Do i pay the charities before taking expenses out of estate
Morning, I’m a bit confused. Once i have probate (applied online yesterday at last!) i know that certain costs can be deducted from the estate like inheritance tax, probate fees, estate agent fees etc. do i take these out of the estate before calculating the 10pc to the charities? Or do i take their money from the net…
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LIFE TENANCY
Hi, my mum has recently updated her will, she has 5 children, myself and four siblings. My brother who is 43 still lives at home with mum and he works full time. In her will she has gifted my brother a life tenancy to remain in the property which she owns outright , our question is what would happen if she were to become…
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Estate query relating to Scottish law and disinherited son
Hi, Hoping someone can help again. I am executor for my mum's estate, I have a brother mum removed from her will as there was lots of issues between them. I am led to believe that you cannot disinherit your children in Scotland and I have to give my brother a portion of her estate. If there are three children who have…
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Inherited ISA allowance for multiple ISAs
My late husband had several ISAs accumulated over the years; 8 cash ISAs with 5 different providers and 3 stocks/shares ISAs with 3 providers. I am getting circles in the head from reading the available advice online! Can I open ISAs with each of those providers using the funds that I have inherited from each product, or…
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Prepaid Funeral Plans
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Probate- Divorce papers req... help
Following my father's death we have applied for probate. No will was made. We have been asked to supply Divorce papers for my parents from 1977. Sn application was made (by my brother) months ago. They have still not even taken the fee. How long should these things take? He says has been chasing and making a complaint. Is…
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Grant of Confirmation
Hi, I’m trying to fill in the form for Grant of Confirmation for my dad’s estate (C1). I’m trying to do this on my own without a solicitor. I think I understand the main issues, it should be such a simple situation, but what exactly to put on the form is driving me crazy :mad:. Would be grateful if anyone could help.…
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Probate Issue - Getting no answer from Probate Service
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone on here has any experience or expertise to share with me. As some of you are aware as of 17th Jan 2024 a probate code is issued upon processing of the IHT400. We do not have a code and I have requested assistance by email three times from the Probate service and also been in a phone queue…