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Checking for claim under Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975
I'm executor of my late father's estate, which is now over 6 months past grant of probate. I understand that claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 must be made within 6 months of grant of probate, but that service (to me as executor) of this claim can take place up to 4 months after…
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Post-Death debts after cash gifts
I've been trying to track down some information with regards to cash gifts paid before death, and any complications that arise post-death within 7 years. Hypothetical situation: A dear old Dad has been taken ill and with a bit of luck will pull through. He wants to give his 3 kids a cash gift now as he feels he wants to…
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Final statement after executorship?
I am wondering whether a final statement of account should be produced, once an estate has been dealt with, signed by all executors. I can find no clear direction on this. If so, what should be included? Whilst there are no beneficiaries who need this information (the main beneficiary is an executor) I am aware that…
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Possible inheritance windfall
My mother has been contacted by Blanchard Inheritance Recovery, to say that she may be entitled to part of a deceased relative's estate. However, they want to charge 33% commission + vat to do so. :eek: No details have been given of who the relative was and how much the inheritance may be and they also want proof of ID and…
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Court case with family member
My brother filed his defence at a civil court proceeding where I am the claimant. His defence was far too long and the judge gave him 2 weeks to submit a defence which actually answers the question to which he has been accused of, instead of pages of waffling. He has now submitted this defence which is totally different to…
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Trying to get new deeds after inheriting
I posted another question about this, but wanted to start a new thread as I have a little more facts (I hope). My aunt inherited a house from her husband. It then turned out that the land has never been registered and the deeds are missing. The deeds where originally with a small Welsh building society that then was…
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Not sure on next steps after my mother's death
My mum died suddenly on 5th July. I found out who her solicitor was as needed to know if any wishes mentioned for her funeral. They told me verbally she had left her estate to me, and that there were no wishes. They put me a copy of the will in the post. I have organised the funeral. The coroner sent something over to them…
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Help - Executor no longer wants to be involved
Mother passed away last week. Her will names 2 executors that now do not want to carry this out. They will be advising the solicitor of this through the correct channels. My Sister and I plan now to action the will which leaves the very small estate of less than £10k to 2 grandchildren. My question is will we need to apply…
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Power of Attorney
Dear all, I wonder if anyone could give me some advice regarding power of attorney please. my mother and father in law are both on the brink of entering a care home , i guess we should have sorted out the P.O.A issue out a while back but with looking after the in laws and all the stress of the last few years regarding…
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potential identity theft of deceased child
My sister died as a child more than 30 years ago, however, my Dad received an advert from a gambling company through the post addressed to her the other day. He is still living at the same address. He was upset and angry by this but I'm more concerned that someone has stolen her identity. Is there anyway of checking this…
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Joint Executors
My wife and her sister are joint executors of their mother's estate. I held the POA and will handle the paperwork. The sister lives a distance away and is happy for me to do the work. Is it acceptable to the various banks, tax, probate, etc. if only one of executors - my wife - signs documents and attends the swearing…
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Co executor now refusing to cooperate
hi My husband is co-executor of his mothers estate (she died about 2 years ago)with his (dec'd) step-fathers nephew (Mother and Stepfather had mirror wills with representative from both families) Everything seemed fine/diy probate/sale of property etc. then there was a 'falling out' about medals (only personal value but…
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My Late Mum's Will-Worried My Solicitor might Keep My Money-Please Advise Me.
My Mother died in November 2015 and I found out that she has left her house to myself and my 2 younger sisters in her will. My sisters and my self inherit a third of the house. So we each get a third of the money of whatever the house gets sold for. My mother left the house to the 3 of us-myself and my sisters. But my…
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Council selling child's house to pay for care.
Hello, I'm relatively new here (haven't made many posts), so I hope this is in the correct area of MSE forums. Please feel free to move, if not. If an elderly parent, signs over ownership of her home to a child; will that parent be eligible for financial assistance for care home fees? (presumably, it's the local council…
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Paying beneficiaries from will
Hi, has anyone had any experience in paying out money to beneficiaries? I am acting as executor for my Dad's estate and think I am in a position to pay the beneficiaries their bequests. Four of these are children and it has been suggested that I make a payment to each family with one cheque per family. Can anyone share…
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How long for grant of probate
Sadly I lost my mum recently. I am the executor.i have put all the forms in and sent appropriate documents ( solicitors have renounced there responsibility). I sent everything off three weeks ago but have heard nothing back.....I hoped there might be a way of tracking everything? It should be straight forward as nothing…
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Finding out if a will has been made.
Hello, Apologies if I have posted in the wrong area. I am helping my girlfriend with her application to become a court appointed deputy for her mum (who has advanced dementia). We have completed the necessary paperwork and sent this to the Court of Protection (COP). The information required with regards to…
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Buying house off Estate
Hello to all, hopefully this isn't too complicated to sort out. I am one of five equal beneficiaries in our late mother's estate - mainly her house. After some earlier disagreements and obstructive behaviour by one of the beneficiaries we have at last all reached agreement. In short I am buying the house off the estate to…
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Prepaid funeral on credit card?
My friend has a terminal illness. She has been living off benefits since she fell ill and is a single parent of one child and her parents are guardians in her will. Before falling ill she had a good job and still has credit cards that she hardly uses as doesn't want to get into debt. Is it legal for her to prepay for her…
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Handling of minor income received in estate
Two questions regarding minor amounts of income received in an estate. To be clear the following were the ONLY income payments into the estate. 1. Approx £25 of interest income (with basic rate tax deducted) earned up to date of death but received after death. Would it be right to treat this as a debt owed (to the…