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LPA (again)
My sister has been appointed sole LPA for my mother. I received the LP3 people to notify form yesterday which was dated 22nd December 2015 and sent via normal post from my sister. It appears I am now out of the 3 weeks to object. My only objection is my sister is not always in good health and I would have preferred my…
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Enduring POwer of Attorney question
There is alot of background leading up to my question, which I can expand upon if needed, but in short, my question is, does a court registered Enduring Power of Attorney trump a doctors letter confirming capacity? As I said, I have more background if required, but briefly, I am in a position as sole attorney, where social…
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Can I access my fathers bank account after 7 years?
Hi, my father died 7 years ago with no will. I assumed he had nothing to leave in one anyway (he was a bit of a recluse). I recently discovered details of a bank account in his name which might have some money in it. Am I able to access this account to see if there is anything in it, and if so can I claim any money that…
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Grant of probate - time limited ??
I have just applied for probate for my late mother's estate. I have had a problem locating all her funds as she had got into the habit of leaving a small amount (~ £100+) in a bank/building society after the particular fixed rate deal finished,moving the rest to a new deal .She did this because she believed it would help…
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Wills
How can I make sure that wishes in a 'will' are being adhered to. I am an Executor along with someone else, they haven't been left anything apart from staying in property but on certain conditions. How can I make sure these conditions are being adhered to? I have tried to sort it out on my own, they are ignoring me, and I…
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Basic funeral plan for 67 year old
Would like to do a funeral plan for myself. I'm a 67 year old male, would like some ideas / advice on sorting out a basic funeral plan, not a wealthy person, have looked at adverts in newspapers, Sun life etc. I can't pay up front in one lump sum, could put a £1000 up front payment and pay £50 a month max, but can't find…
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Where to send the Inheritance Tax form
I have question about where to send the completed Inheritance Tax form… or more like do I have to send it anywhere since grant of probate was not needed. My situation: The estate I am an executor for had less than £1000 on a bank account and only couple of small bills that the sum easily covers. I contacted the bank and…
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Funeral arrangements for people with learning disabilities and no money
I am trying to work out how my brother will be able to fund his funeral costs when the time comes. He has severe learning disabilities and is therefore on some benefits which pay for his residential care, clothes and limited outings that the care home arrange. There is little left at the end of each payment and the savings…
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Ex-Partner Died Intestate - Am I being lied to?
Hi Really need some legal advice on this please if possible. My ex-partner passed away just after Christmas last year. We have 2 children (both under 18) but had been split up for nearly 2 years. We were never married. As there is no will, her family arranged the funeral. There is now an argument as to who should be the…
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Caveat Warning
Hi, Have been a regular visitor to these forums but have never felt the need to subscribe until now. My sister-in-laws mum suffered a heart attack and passed away in hospital a few days ago. Her mum didn't leave a will as there was no property, just a couple of savings accounts. My sister-in-law has a sister who moved to…
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Dwp incompetence
HELP? My 83 year old mother past away 11 months ago. I informed the DWP the next day. The executor of my mother estate is a solicitor. After 10 months of waiting the DWP have now requested details of my mothers savings and bank accounts going back to 2007. I have called 4 departments of the DWP to get to the bottom of the…
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will query!
Can a will state something like "all the money in my bank account goes to ... " or do you have to provide a figure? I know this sounds totally simple but I have no clue! At the moment I only have the cash in my current account so it will obviously change & I will sort out a savings account when I find a decent one but I'd…
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Is probate needed
Mother in law died leaving a will with equal share of money to children. There is no property, cash of approx £17k and about £500 worth of shares. Is probate needed? Her bank told us no.
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My father passed away and was married for 6 weeks
Sorry for the short title it doesn't really explain a lot, but here goes, My father passed away 2 years suddenly which turned out to be heart disease, a year earlier to this so (3 years) ago my grandfather passed away to cancer, he was a retired major in the Royal engineers, he owned his own home etc, when my grandfather…
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No will left by my aunt
Hi all, Wondered if anyone could help. It a bit complicated so bear with me. My aunty (nans daughter) has recently died. Apparently my grandad has dementia alongside my nan who lives with us. It sounds like she didn't leave a will and the bank won't release the money to pay for the funeral until someone becomes appointed.…
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Solicitor / commissioner for oaths for certifying documents?
Can anybody help me with suggestions re how to find a solicitor (or other commissioner for oaths I suppose?) who will certify documents for a reasonable price? I need this service because I am due to inherit a part of a relative's estate. Should I just find a general solicitor or some firm who specialise in this sort of…
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No Will - parents inherit
Our unmarried son has died without a Will. We understand that as parents we inherit everything. We don't want it. We have another married son (his brother) with 2 children (age 6 & 7) & would like to distribute the money between them, approx £70,000 of assets once mortgage paid etc. Will we have to inherit it then…
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Distribution following a will
After death if a person has, for example, £60K savings and owns a house outright and the will is being split amongst the 3 children can the solicitor/executor distribute all/some of the cash before the house is sold? Thanks
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Suspected fraud, tax evasion and misuse of PoA - deceased person
I have suspicions about the way that the money of my late grandmother was spent during her last few years and I'd like to know if Action Fraud, the Office of the Public Guardian and/or HMRC are likely to be interested in investigating when I can provide very little evidence. I am not a beneficiary or executor of her will…
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Will Questions
Hi, I would like to ask a few questions about how a will works: OK, so 2 parents create a Will and leave all there estate to the 2 children (in the will it only mentions the 2 children and nobody else). 1 of the children dies whilst the parents are still alive, the will is not changed so it looks like the last living child…
