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Re: Probate, executors who lack capacity and property sale
Thank you. I will keep the thread updated with progress such that it may be of benefit to other readers who may find themselves in a similar position. If probate is granted before the chain is in a p…3 -
Re: Mobility scooter
That's what an elderly friend did. Didn't want to spend the world, wanted something lightweight rather than the big sturdy ones, thinking that's all that was needed given that she'…2 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Sorry to hear the news about your family member GP. Re saucepan lids, could you fashion something with bungee and hooks/eyes for them on the back of the cupboard door/drawer front? This has got me th…4 -
Re: Probate, executors who lack capacity and property sale
I believe @Keep_pedalling is correct, you have no option but to proceed with probate ( in respect of your father's estate ) in order to complete the sale of the property in your dual capacity as…1 -
Re: Probate, executors who lack capacity and property sale
Have to confess you have had quite a complex situation to deal with, once your father died whilst the house sale was underway and your mother's incapacity preventing her from occupying the 2nd t…2 -
Re: 26 for 2026
Love Project Hail Mary and Zootropolis @DundeeDoll excellent choices! I don't think I'm a fan of fantasy @Dakota_Rose but I've seen lots of people recommended that series so maybe I ne…3 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
It was a foggy start up here, quite the surprise! Couldn’t see past my garden , it’s burnt off and the sun is quite hot. I went to dd2s to do some gardening as soon as my washing was on the line. I’v…5 -
Re: Nice problem to have - but does anyone else get annoyed by this....
It's that £100 that's the issue. If you hadn't made that deposit before you had online access then like any sensible person you would have just given up after a reasonable length of ti…2 -
Re: Cheap Fixed Rate Ending - What Do I Do?
I think you would be absolutely insane (putting it politely) to forfeit your current 1.9% rate early and paying a penalty fee for the privilege… all for the chance that the current available rate of …3 -
Re: New Capita-run Civil Service Pension Scheme - problems (what a surprise!)
On the 24th August I sent the following message via the 'Contact us' facility on the Cabinet Office web site: ..... FAO Richard Vianello - Civil Service Pensions Director Dear Richard, Firs…2
