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deed of severance pre-date or post-date will sign
Can someone help me out with this quick question? A Property ownership deed of severance must be done on a date before their last will and testament is signed and witnessed? true/false? For example, If a homemade will is made and signed, then the deed of severance is done a week afterwards, the will gift of property to a…
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IHT amount 11th hour from solicitor
just wanted advice as to what is reasonable here- I have been repeatedly asking the solicitor dealing with my late brother's estate for the final IHT due for at least a month and sent several emails this week as it is due today(he died in December) he sent me an email last night and it is £10,000 more than the original…
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Advice about a deceased persons company shares
Hi my mother passed away last year and most of her will has been sorted apart from allocating her company shares, she has shares in the family business which she wants to split equally between her siblings, the directors are ok with this and do not wish to purchase the shares, is this difficult to do without professional…
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Joint Mortgage and Estate
Hi all, Looking for a little bit of direction. My mother in law has recently died, and we are getting around to dealing with her estate. It seems a bit overwhelming, and have lots of questions. My wife is going to apply to be an administrator (we don't believe there is a will). Working out the value of the estate is going…
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Paperwork—what can I chuck?
Locating my mother's paperwork was not as difficult as I'd anticipated but she left a LOT of very old things—can the older stuff be thrown? Here's a few examples: *bank statements from the early 2000s *store card statements from mid 2000s. They appear to have been paid and I can find no evidence that there is still money…
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Mirror Wills and Probate - only one will taken to probate?
Hi this is a long story so far so I will try to keep to the point although that may be difficult as we are quite confused but we greatly appreciate any help, my GF really needs some peace of mind and to understand what is likely to happen going forward. If you are short on time but may be able to advise Our main Questions…
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Deed of Renunciation
Hi guys Trying to help my father in law for his mothers estate. His two brothers and sister are executors. However, his brother and sister are abroad and cannot deal with the estate. We have drafted a deed of renunciation and will be sending it off to the probate registry office. Is there a fee payable and do we need to…
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Executor being difficult
Hi I have recently informed that my Grandmother has died and has left me and my children something in her will. My mother is the Executor and we have not spoken for a long long time. She is refusing to disclose exactly what has been left and is demanding that I collect and sign for the inheritance in person. I am currently…
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Transfer of inherited property
My father passed away in 2013 and then my mother died in 2015. They owned their house jointly and myself and my sister inherited half each. I was the sole executor after mum died and probate has been granted and sorted with the exception of the house. The house is still registered in both my parent's names and my sister…
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Death in France - probate / death certificate issue
Hello My grandmother recently died while on holiday in France visiting a relative. She was repatriated back to the UK for funeral (England, if it makes any difference). French rules are apparently that the French coroner retains the original death certificate, and will not release it, only providing copies. This was…
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Help! Where do I start?
My mum's just died and I haven't got a clue where to begin, please help! She was divorced and I'm the only child. I am not sure whether she left a will or not—no local solicitors firms have a record of one but her aunt recalls her mentioning one. I vaguely recall her talking about a life insurance policy that was tied to…
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Inheritance Disagreement - Where Do I Stand Legally?
Seeking advice prior to legal help. My father has refused to pass on my inheritance of which I am due. Unfortunately my biological father and I don't get on, and I no longer have a relationship with him. My grandfather (on his side of the family) passed away when I was 10 years old, leaving me a sum in his will, then…
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Where/who best for proceeds of an estate to go?
Hi All - apols for multiple topics. Some organisations will pay money out pre probate. Regardless, I'm wondering whether money from my dads estate should be paid out to my name or my mum. My gut is - to me (however it will still be my mums money as far as I'm concerned) - because I'm worried, that as they weren't married,…
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Advice on Will
NOTE - HOW DO I EMBED THE IMAGE OF THE WILL (HAVE BLANKED OUT PERSONAL DETAILS) - IS THERE A WAY OF DOING THIS WITHOUT UPLOADING TO A SITE SOMEWHERE? NOT SURE WHERE I COULD UPLOAD TOO? Hi All - I would like advice please on the below will. I am literally ready to send off Probate and IHT (parents weren't married) but…
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Finding a Will in Hong Kong
My father, who is criitically ill, has a Will made in HK in addition to the one in the UK, where we live. He recently revealed to me that his wife (not my mother) has expressed how she feels a little hard done by with the UK Will. My father has compensated her by giving her the lion's share in the HK Will, which only she…
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IHT allowance
My father passed away recently and left everything in his will to my mum. Her IHT allowance moved to £650,000 before any tax was due which put her under the limit (cash and house left approximately £580,000). Mum has completed her will and named me as the sole beneficiary. Is her allowance when she dies £425,000 or does…
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Perane and Co Limited
I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but hopefully someone will be able to guide me to the correct place! A little background first, myself and DH are in our 50's, and our parents' generation are now in their 80s and 90s, some still alive, but others unfortunately deceased. We have most recently dealt with…
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Underhand manipulation of a will and estate
I am in desperate need of some advice. My Father passed away in 2014 and my Mother in April this year. Through their lives their wish and will were that everything be split equally between myself and my elder sister. In late 2014, not long after dad passed, my mum became ill with a rare and debilitating illness which'd…
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Confirmation (Scotland)
I am looking for a bit of information regarding letter of confirmation in scotland. My grandfather passed away last week, he didnt have a will and had no property. he did have money amounting to around £72,000 split over bank accounts, saving account, scottish widows ISA. He divorced in 1957 and never re-married or lived…
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only 20 years left on freehold/ground rent
Hi, Dealing with my Mothers estate and have just discovered that there are only 20 years left on the ground rent to her property. The house has to be sold to pay off a small mortgage ,house is worth around £80,000. Freeholder requires me to send probate papers to them before any discussions can take place. She has been…
