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Deaths, funerals & probate 
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Executers Disagreement 
Hi All, My mum made myself and my brother executers of her will, but when i went to do probate at the solictors, my brother didn't like what the will said and just walked out. Leaving me stuck with what to do now. I can't carry on probate without him. So I am stuck. I gave him a copy of the will months ago, and he fails to…
 
Obtaining copy of will from Gov.uk - delivery time. 
Hello all, has anyone tried to order a copy of a Will from the Probate Search facility on the Gov.uk website. I ordered a copy of a relative's will, now Probate has been granted, and paid the £1.50 fee. It said the estimated delivery date would be 1 November but this date has now gone and I have not received the Will. They…
 
Letter with a will 
Many years ago a house was put in a siblings name, fast forward six years ago and the father died and left a letter with the will that stated that the other sibling was to be given a share of the property when the house was sold. The house was sold a few weeks ago but the sibling named on the deed has not adhered to the…
 
Inheritance for step kids 
My mother passed away nearly 3 years ago from cancer & her estate has still not been settled. My mother & stepfather were together for 36 years since I was 6 & he married her 6 months prior to her death so has been left everything. A sum of money has been mentioned to myself & my half sister (who is from both of them) but…
 
IHT threshold £475? 
Hello, I am trying to get my financial affairs in order but think I may be too late. I own 3 houses 2 of which are rental properties and one is owned as tic with son. I am single by the way. I have just been reading the gov site regarding IHT and wanted clarification on a point. It states If you give away your home to your…
 
What does this mean from a Probate Solicitor? 
Hi, this is a bit of a stab in the dark if I’m honest, we are buying a house going through probate and our estate agent sent us this email that the probate solicitor sent to the vendor, I think I may know what this means but if anyone can give me any insight I would be most grateful. We are obviously waiting for the vendor…
 
 
           
    
                                 
                                
                                
                                
                                    
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