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Deaths, funerals & probate
Archives for June 2020
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Buying out a sibling
My husband and his brother are executors on their late mother’s will which includes a property - my husband is buying his brother out of his share in order to live in the house - are there are tax issues involved with this or can he just give him the money
Using estate funds to pay funeral
I have power of attorney for my parents estate, both of whom are now in full time care. Can I take money to cover or pay in advance their funeral expenses before it is all used by the local authorities to pay for their care.
Any experience with Legal and General Pensions?
Has anybody got any experience with legal and general pensions? My father had a small investment as part of his pension worth around £20k - £25k. Are they likely to ask for probate for such amount? I can't find their policy like banks who state no probate required if up to £50k. I believe my father had filled one of the…
Hospital Will
Hi i have read your advice on will disputes on the forum . Can i ask your advice on my situation i am executor and main beneficiarie to my late uncles will . Whilst in hospital my uncle wanted to change his will . We asked the solicitor who drafted his old will if he could come to the hospital and discuss my uncles…
Can’t find policy’s
My father died in July , all his paperwork was ‘stolen’ out of his friends car. I can’t find his pension or policy’s and he was collecting royalties as my grandfather invented something ? But I can’t find the company’s that hold his money. Please help
Removing a trustee?
Hi i am the beneficiary of a will trust. I had a previous thread, but thought it easier to start a new one for another question. Previous thread for anyone interested: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5877638/trust-questions#latest My sister and I were left 1/6 each of a house in trust. The owner of the rest…
Unmarried partners, tenants in common: IHT and will questions
I am seeking advice on a very sad situation. A relative is seriously ill with terminal cancer, and her partner is concerned that he may lose his home when she dies because of IHT. They want to marry but at present because of Covid no marriages are possible, even under the emergency procedures. They are both in process of…
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