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Probate form complete
Morning
all, Completed the probate form paid the money, Whats the best way to post the documents, as I guess the will cant be replaced if lost. Thanks
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C1 form - guidance used by the officials dealing with the form
I put in a Freedom of Information request to see the guidance used by the officials. If anyone wants to see this please DM me. I must admit that the information seems less specific than I expected, certainly it does not address the use of the rather archaic language required for the Declaration. I also find it strange that…
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Solicitor
A solicitor moved to Jersey. My grans house sold and probate finished 9 Dec 2022 ...since then there's been one excuse after another when asked to discharge monies. First one "bank won't allow cash transfer . Second I will send cheques.....dates missed9th Dec 16dev 20 Dec 28 Dec 3 Jan What can family do
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Probate Granted
A positive post.I applied for probate online on September 27th.I contacted them to confirm they had received the Will which they did on October 4th.I received an email this morning confirming probate had been granted.Admittedly it was straight forward no property just money in banks.Just over 5 weeks.
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House title in one name only and care home fees
My parents are married and in their early 80's. Unfortunately mum has recently had to go into a care home as she is not on her feet and has dementia. The care package has not been worked out yet and she is still under free NHS care for a few weeks more. Sadly my dad has recently found out that he is terminally ill. He…
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Probate has been granted
Just to give people an approximate length of time probate is taking.I sent the two forms online on the 11th January.Simple estate, no IHT to pay,a small savings account and a property to sell.So, all in all,pretty quick. Having dealt with so many forms and institutions over the last year,all the time watching my Mum go…
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Who is in the wrong - me or my brother?
The background: Our dad died fairly unexpectedly in December, with no will. He was terrified of death and dying and was too superstitious to make a will. My brother and dad lived together with an elderly lady for the past 19/20 years, who is like our surrogate nan and was like my dad's surrogate mum. I live round the…
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My dad passed suddenly, I would be ever so grateful if anyone can help with any advice
Good morning, wondering if anyone can please help with a little advice? My dad suddenly passed last Tuesday
and I have a lot try and sort out. Mum is next of kin (but not capable
of sorting anything as dad has always done everything and she has not got a
clue how all the bills, etc work) Dad had
not made a will and apart…
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Wills with solicitor as named executor
My parents had mirrored wills drawn up by a solicitors firm. My dad has just passed and I've discovered the solicitor made themselves executor (or the firm if that solicitor has moved on). My parents probably thought this would save me a lot of hassle, but it means the firm can now charge them for any legal action required…
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Will HMRC process probate within their 8 week timeframe?
Got an email from HMRC when I applied for probate. It said this: What happens next. We will contact you when we have received your documents. We will then review your application and issue your grant of probate within 8 weeks.Yeah right...except (and much respect to them) that is exactly what they did do! The day before…
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Amazing quick time for probate
Posted form on Sat 9th May, probate grant certificates arrived in post today, Tue 19 May.
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Advice from Which? on making a will 'quickly and cheaply'
There have been various questions on this topic including several from people who can't find a solicitor who will do the job for them. This just popped in to my…
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Introduction to this board
Hi Folks, We’ve received several requests for a specialist sub-board to deal with that unfortunate time when a family member passes away and there are a myriad of decisions to make regarding everything from Funeral arrangement, to dealing with the legal issues. Naturally, it is a difficult and emotional period for all…
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Questions about inheriting a house
In my parents Will , they have left half the house to me and half to my brother.I live elsewhere but my brother currently lives there with them . ( he has little money and no job) When the time comes he has said he wants to remain living in their house. ( don't know how he thinks he will afford that …) Would I be…
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Do I need a new Will?
Having recently married I am adding my wife to the title deeds of my house which I owned before the marriage and we now live in as our main residence. This wasn't something we had previously thought about as she owns another property that was her home before we started co-habiting. My current Will states "Upon my death I…
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IHT423 & NS&I
We have a small (approximate 5%) balance left to pay for Inheritance Tax. It is the sum we requested NS&I to send directly. NS&I state they are currently only dealing with correspondence received before 19 March, our letter was received by them on 22 April. (sent via tracked letter so we know this is the date they received…
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Contesting a will/expression of wishes
my father passed away December 2025. years leading up to my father‘s death he was very expressive about his will which we saw and was discussed on numerous occasions. He remarried three years ago and his wife told us on numerous occasions she did not want any of his money as he has his own. His estate has now gone to…
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Cash inside intestate property not declared
As part of intestate rules, no cash inside a property is part of the estate to be retained as chattels/personal possessions of the surviving spouse. I was informed by the deceased, several years ago, that a considerable sum of money was kept in their safe inside the property. What can I do do ensure the safe is checked and…
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Making a will
hi all, I live in France but I have a house in the UK that I would like to leave to my son when he’s reached a certain age. My UK bank account and online bank account also to be left to him. My French assets would be subject to French law and are jointly owned with my partner anyway. It’s just my UK stuff I need to sort…
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Probate error of about £10k. How much trouble am I likley to be in, please?
Hello, I made a daft error in am probate application, which I only spotted the day I got the probate certificate back granted. It's a small will, with no property, and no inheritance tax. Essentially, I broke a formula on the spreadsheet used and missed a row, and while it should have been obvious, I didn't see it. I gave…
