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Can you pay instead of selling assets to cover debt?
Hi all, I am the executor & beneficiary on an estate & have just started looking through paperwork. It looks like a large debt is going to be discovered and there is only a little cash & no life assurance policy. I am wondering instead of selling assets that I would prefer to keep whether I could put money in or pay the…
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Best low cost online or free will writing site / service
Hi, I need to create a will, I'm a single parent and have no house, but some savings. I want to ensure that in the event of my death my child receives all my money and assets and assign a named guardian. Nothing too complex as far as I know. I'd rather do it as cheaply (free?) as possible, can anyone recommend a suitable…
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Do I have to pay?
Good Morning, I will try to be as brief as possible but this may end up "war and peace" so bear with me. Before I begin this comes under Scottish Law which is different to English Law. I have been estranged from my father for over 50 years having had no contact at all since he left my mother and the family home when I was…
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Is there any problem with having an executor who is not UK resident?
My wife and I are named executors in each other's wills with our daughter named executor when there is no surviving spouse. Our daughter is a UK citizen but now lives in the United States. We have no relatives in the UK and no one else we would feel comfortable asking to be our executor. Our situation is not complicated as…
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Living in deceased estate property
I am the joint executor along with my uncle for my late dads will. He passed away in Feb this year and I moved back into his property before lockdown started so I could start to clear it out etc. I am having an argument with my sister who is joint beneficiary with me as she thinks that I should have been paying rent to…
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Discounted gift trust - do I have to mention it at all?
Hello, I'd be grateful for any thoughts on this. I am an executor for an estate where the person who died had, over seven years ago, set up a discounted gift trust in favour of their children. I am wondering whether I need to mention this at all in the Inheritance Trust forms? As it is over seven years ago, I assume it is…
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PA15 — Renunciation
I’m not sure how to complete question 8 (‘ The executor is’) as I’m not sure if it’s asking about the executor completing the firm, or the remaining executor So in our case where there are two executors, and one does not want the job - how should they complete this sectiom
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Being threatened for funeral expenses
My stepdad died very suddenly recently and due to the shock my mum was unable to instantly sort everything out. My siblings and I obviously tried to help the best we can but we don’t live close, have responsibilities here and obviously are restricted due to covid. His siblings took over dealing with things and payed for a…
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house deeds transfer
Hi ive been living at my parents house for a few years caring for them , unfortunately they are now both deceased can i anybody tell me how i register the house in my name , i have the deeds to the house already but not sure what to do next thank you
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Probate and possible legal aid debts
Mum has just died and left a will as myself as executer. Having closed all her accounts, and informed the Gov “tell it once” I have just stumbled on some old letters from the legal services commission regarding a charge placed on her property from at least 2007 which has accrued interest at the rate of 33 pence a day. The…
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Emergency repairs to a house during probate
I have a relative who has died in the last week. At their house two sections of roof are leaking which has caused the ceilings to come down. There is no sign of a will, it looks likely I will be inheriting the estate but that is not guaranteed. I would like to get the roof fixed asap to prevent further deterioration inside…
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Friend named as executor on will for relative 300 miles away
This is for a friend. She lives about 300 miles away from her great aunt who is dying of cancer. Great aunt lives next door to daughter. Daughter finds her mother's will and my friend is listed as the executor to the estate of her great aunt. Family have no idea on why my friend is listed as executor to the estate. Its so…
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Son died without having a chance to make a Will
My son passed away in hospital in March during lockdown. His death was unexpected as he was responding well to treatment, His doctors didn't even tell him to get his affairs in order. The hospital couldn't arrange any legal assistance so that he could make a Will. He decided instead to record his wishes using a voice…
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Crematorium spelt my father's name incorrectly. What would you do?
Hello! Recently, my father died from COVID-19. As the Next of Kin, I arranged the whole funeral. The crematorium made a mistake with the spelling of my father's middle name. Although a part of me does not want to make a big issue out of it, my father's siblings and relatives are finding it a critical error. So, I hope you…
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DJP form
I need to updated homes which are in joint tenants and remove the deceased. I have purchased the LR online registration of both properties and can confirm all details match. Are these the correct forms and also can I get a send 2 forms in one envelope or do LR need separate envelopes for each property?
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Executor account in 3 names
Does anyone know of a bank that will allow opening an executor account in 3 joint names, for myself and my brother and sister. The account is to temporarily hold over 300K of cash from my late mium's estate. I have contacted NSI, halifax, natwest and santander each have said no, 2 joint names only. Thanks
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This just all seems wrong, can anyone register a death?
I'm looking for some advice. (back story) My mum died a few years ago and soon after my dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He became friends with a woman (Jane) in the town and she helped him by cleaning and doing his shopping. He lived an hours drive away from me so I would call ahead to arrange a visit. When I did…
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Joint accounts and probate
My father passed away and the majority of the savings accounts are in joint accounts in both names, apart from 4 solely in his name. The house is in both their names as joint tenants so will pass directly to my mother. Nothing has been agreed yet but the solicitor will probably be applying for probate. Do all these…
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Property
My Mother passed away last year, probate is still ongoing, there is a debt to pay off on the property, but once probate has gone through this will be paid off, can a family member live there rather than it being an empty property.
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Unclaimed Policy
Hi, My husband received a letter today from a company that deals with life insurance and pensions stating that they'd been notified by DWP of my late father in laws passing and that they had traced my husband through living at your same address. My father in law passed away 13 years ago so it's all a bit of a shock. We…
