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Executor query
Hi My Aunt has been contacted by the DWP today about a will of a friend she knew. The executor of the will was my late father, and there were no other executors named on the will. Who will now handle the will and probate? My aunt understands there might be a property in Austria that the deceased owned but she is not sure…
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What happens with a joint will?
If you have a joint will what happens after one of the party die? Does the will get left as it is? Does the will need to be registered or will that get done after the survivor dies?
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Transfer of house title after death??
Hi, hope this is the right thread to post. My father wants his children to have the house after his death. Which forms are needed to do this? is it the 'TR1' form? and AP1 form? NB - He wants the title deeds to ascend to the children ONLY AFTER HIS DEATH. Does he have to go down the 'will route'?? or just fill in the forms…
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Credit cards during probate
Hi. In a situation were upon death an individual has some credit card debt, no cash, but a fully owned house (with mortgage paid off) what happens to the credit card debt? Do minimum payments have to be made on the credit cards by the benefactor of the will, even though the cash to pay them isn't readily available? Do the…
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Any book recommendations?
I have a will to deal with, and last time we did this my co-executor and I each bought the Which Guide, 2007 edition. I've passed mine on, and my co-executor thought a more recent edition might be wise. Allegedly there's a 2012 edition, but it's not to be had. Any recommendations? Or are we in a state of limbo while new…
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Making a will if you are alone & don't have executor or witnesses?
Hi, I was wondering how do you make a will if you're alone and don't have anyone to act as executors or witnesses? Thanks for any help.
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deed of variation
If your doing a deed of variation yourself where 1 beneficiary.brother passes sum of there share to another brother what stamp duty catergory would it come under
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estranged family ,and planning funeral
my sibling and I are estranged .We do have contact via email when necessary .Due to recent events I would prefer not to have my sibling at my funeral . I am 53 and in good health but this is something I wish to deal with when I can . Can I make any provision to keep my siblings away from my funeral. Can I also insist on a…
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Property Remained in Joint Names
My aunt passed away this year. She left a will in which I was left her house (I am a Great Nephew, she had no children). Simple estate and probate has been granted. The house has sold and solicitors have been instructed. The solicitor has contacted the land registry and this has shown that the property was still in the…
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charge on a house
I am the beneficiary to my partners estate, the house has a charge with Barclays from 1984 its £1000, no money in the estate and the solicitor says no money to pay the debt. I wanted to sell the house but the charge prevents this. I want to know if it is possible to get the charge lifted as its unclear what it is for, it…
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Interest bearing accounts for estate funds
Hi, I am executor for an estate and have opened an executors account which does not pay any interest (which seems to be the case with most such accounts). I am intending to make an interim distribution of the deceased's cash assets to the beneficiaries but will be keeping a significant portion back in order to cover any…
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Statutory Notices needed or not?
I am sole executor for an estate and have completed the probate application myself, as it's a fairly straightforward estate and uncomplicated will. Apart from one small legacy, the proceeds of the estate are to be shared equally between four beneficiaries, one of whom is myself. I have read that if an executor is also the…
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Gaining account details
Hi, I have been made executor of the will for my grandmother. I plan on doing probate myself if possible although there are properties shares etc all included! For probate i need the value of the bank accounts credit card etc, Will they talk to me over the phone and confirm the total amount, or should i contact them in…
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DIY probate or not?
My father has willed his house to my brother and I, with my stepmother able to stay in the house for 3 years. Is this going to be a minefield that requires a solicitor to handle the probate? I had intended to do it myself.
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Joint bank accounts
I'm under the impression that half the amount in a joint account needs to be listed as part of the deceased's assets (even though my father put all the money into the accounts). My stepmother, today, went into the bank and they are transferring the funds into her single account and told her she doesn't need to put these in…
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Question on proving identity
I'm looking for some advice on the subject of a beneficiary having to prove identity. The scenario is that a relative of my wife passed away at the start of the year leaving a reasonable sum in the form of cash & property. My wife and her sister are two of about 10 beneficiaries and may receive a sum of £15-20k each as…
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Probate & ITH forms confusion
I lost my father last month & in the process of sorting the various finances etc for Mum. I hope to apply for probate & sort out the taxes myself. I've been advised that I need to fill in a PA1 form, which I have almost finished up to the details of the estate on the last page. I am getting a little confused on which forms…
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disclosure documents
I am involved in a will dispute which is now in litigation, before trying mediation I have made what I and my solicitor feel is a generous offer to the attester of the will. Considering the attester tried the route of saying undue influence and lack of capacity made the will void, which seemed to get her nowhere as she has…
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Regarding Will no children
Hi i was wondering if anyone can help with info regarding the situation im about to describe. Im going to try and portray it in as unbiased way as possible as to attain the best advice. Mr and Mrs B. lived happily together for the best part of their lives and they own their own home. There are no children. Mr B wrote a…
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family loan
hi im a executor and 1 of 10 beneficiarys to my dads will.In 1995 i loaned my dad 19000 k by verbal agreement from my account to his to buy his property.I no longer have documents from bank to prove this as they cant go back that far they said.All other heirs knew about it how do i go about claiming back from the estate .