-
Grant of representation/letters of administration
There are two PA1A forms on the internet one has 22 pages the other has 26? I need to apply for letters of administration, no will. Nowhere on the forms does it say ‘letters of administration’, it says ‘grant of representation’. Is that the same thing? Which of the forms should I print out? Thank you.
-
Solicitors sat on my inheritance!
My mother past away in March 2020, probate was granted 2nd September 2020 and her property was sold end of October 2020, so almost a year ago! Someone else is now happily living there. Notice was put in the gazette and the deadline was 28th October 2020 and myself and my sister are beneficiaries as there was a will, the…
-
Leaving money to under age grandchildren abroad
Should I set up trust funds here in the UK or ask my son in Australia set up trust funds there. I can't complete my will by just saying I want to leave them money for the executor to facilitate. They are not allowed to just send money to Under 18 year olds Thanks
-
Renting but looking to buy
So I need to get my will arranged and am currently in-between property and renting but will definitely be buying something in the next 12 months. On the online will writing sites one of the first questions is are you a home owner. So my question is if I do and pay for a will now as a non home owner will I have to pay again…
-
Capital Gains Tax on inherited house
Myself and my brother recently inherited my mothers paid off house. He lives overseas and I live here in the UK. He wants to sell the house on. I also think this probably the best thing too. Its likely the house will sell for around what I valued it at in probate, which has been granted. Question: Do i need to be residing…
-
Am I entitled to anything?
My father died about 10yr ago. His wife (not my mum) re-married 12 month later. The house the owned was almost bought outright. Now, he always said he wanted the house to goto his kids. Obviously she has re-married so I know she gets to decide. However, I have just checked the land registry and found out that my dads name…
-
Changing house deed after mothers death (2 brothers)
My mother left her house to my brother and myself in her will. The deed has my late father on it as well, and they were 'joint tenants' on the deed. The property shows 'unregistered' online because they bought it in 1986 i think. I am the main executor of the will, and my brother has opted as an executor in reserve , so…
-
Intestate - letters of administration - multiple children
Hi my sister died intestate. Divorced. 6 adult children if two of the children apply for letters of administration on PA1A - do the other 4 need to complete form pa12 granting the 2 power of attorney ? If I as their uncle also wish to be added as administrator on PA1a alongside the two children would the pa12 need to be…
-
Help interpreting a will
A loved one has sadly passed a way and I am an Executor and trustee named in the will. I am having trouble understanding part 7(b). 6. I give devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate not otherwisse disposed of bythis Will or any Codicil to it (including any property…
-
Changing Executors and IHT with charity bequests
Has anyone had any experience of requesting solicitors named in the will to stand down in favour of family members? We have already dealt with probate for various relatives, and feel we could do this ourselves rather than the solicitors named as executors. I understand it is possible to request this, but not sure how…
-
Title Deeds + No Will
Hi, I created this account to get some advice. In brief, my father passed away 2 years ago without a will, he left with an outstanding mortgage balance on our family home (still under his name in the title deeds) which I have finally payed off and the mortgage company have removed their charges from the title…
-
LIFE TENANCY
Hi, my mum has recently updated her will, she has 5 children, myself and four siblings. My brother who is 43 still lives at home with mum and he works full time. In her will she has gifted my brother a life tenancy to remain in the property which she owns outright , our question is what would happen if she were to become…
-
Estate query relating to Scottish law and disinherited son
Hi, Hoping someone can help again. I am executor for my mum's estate, I have a brother mum removed from her will as there was lots of issues between them. I am led to believe that you cannot disinherit your children in Scotland and I have to give my brother a portion of her estate. If there are three children who have…
-
Inherited ISA allowance for multiple ISAs
My late husband had several ISAs accumulated over the years; 8 cash ISAs with 5 different providers and 3 stocks/shares ISAs with 3 providers. I am getting circles in the head from reading the available advice online! Can I open ISAs with each of those providers using the funds that I have inherited from each product, or…
-
Probate- Divorce papers req... help
Following my father's death we have applied for probate. No will was made. We have been asked to supply Divorce papers for my parents from 1977. Sn application was made (by my brother) months ago. They have still not even taken the fee. How long should these things take? He says has been chasing and making a complaint. Is…
-
Probate Issue - Getting no answer from Probate Service
Hi All, Just wondering if anyone on here has any experience or expertise to share with me. As some of you are aware as of 17th Jan 2024 a probate code is issued upon processing of the IHT400. We do not have a code and I have requested assistance by email three times from the Probate service and also been in a phone queue…
-
Probate Granted
Hi. Newbie here. I've been following your probate messages for many months now, while nursing a very sick parent. I'm am alone in this process as my only sibling has been estranged for 27 years. Their decision, and not even advancing years (97) and the ill health of our remaining parent prompted a response. So I am the…
-
Signing IHT400 form
Hi, Daft question no doubt, but does anyone know if executors who intend to have powers reserved also need to sign IHT400, or is it ok for just the main executor to sign? I've read the notes on the form itself and in the guidance doc, but I'm still unclear. Thanks
-
Death in service
After a bit of advice following a death about inheritance and death in service. Father in law died with no will and no real estate. There was a few small pensions and a large death in service payment. The funeral was paid for based on the payment being split equally between 4 kids. Turns out the youngest has been nominated…
-
Caveators Legal cost’s against Estate?
Would it be reasonable for the legal costs of a caveat placed by a beneficiary to be picked up by the Estate as part of a contentious Will challenge.