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Probate and house sale query
My mother died last week and I am both executor and sole beneficiary being her only child so her will is fairly straightforward. About 3 months before she died, she sold her house and moved to live with myself and family; none of us realised she would live such a short time. When the sale went through as she had failing…
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Chapel/Church Funeral?
Can anyone tell me if there is any reason why you cannot have a Church service but burial in a chapel? My Dad is buried at a chapel in the next village. My Mum died Sunday and we wanted the service in the church where she lived but obviously buried with my Dad.
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lost prepaid funeral details
Hi, can anyone tell me how to go about searching for details on a prepaid funeral plan. My m-i-l bought one about 1974/5 from the Co-op, but we are unable to locate the certificate. I have tried phoning the funeral department, the funeral care plan and co-op insurance. But they all say that there are no records as this was…
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Morgaged House / No Will - Who Gets it?
Hi All, I've been advised to get a will as currently I have little control of my assets going where I'd like when I die. I have no spouse, partner or children and both my parents and my sister are still alive. I'm particularly concerned about my house as I have a substantial amount of positive equity even though it is…
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How Do I Protect My Will From Destruction?
Hi All, I'm thinking of writing a will and want to know how I can ensure that it is still accessible when I die. For example, if I wrote my will out got it witnessed, etc it is still useless unless it can be produced after my death - if I died in a fire and it was destroyed at the same time (or just lost), it's useless.…
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Changing Power of Attorney
Before my Grandfather passed away he ensured that all 3 of his children had PoA, as his wife suffers with dementia. He was very clear that he wanted all 3 to share it. One of the children has made an appointment to see a solicitor this week, with a view to getting the Power of Attorney changed to her name only. Can she do…
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Will signatories
Just a quick question about wills. My mother’s will was made in 1993 after the death of myfather. She has the signatures of 2 witnesses on the will, but oneof the witnesses has since died. I presume this is OK, or would she need a repeat signing? All views are appreciated. :)
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Is my brother's ex partner entitled to any of his inheritance?
Will try and keep this simple. My brothers, cousins and I are expecting an inheritance, in about two months and it will be approx 55k each. One of my brothers, I'll call him Sid has been separated from his ex partner for approx 8 years. They have 3 children together, 16, 14 and 12. Sadly, Sid is a gambler and has lost…
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Strange estate question?
This may sound a daft question, but how does a solicitor know when somebody has died to execute a will? And if nobody does, would the state automatically then deal with the estate?
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Probate, Inheritance, Debts, Eldery... I have a tricky situation. Help!
Hi All, I would love it if anyone could give me some guidance, I'm pretty stuck. Here is, in great detail, my situation. Sadly, in Aug 2011, my mum passed away suddenly aged only 49. The only asset in her estate was her house, owned outright with no mortgage. Around 20k of debt was accumulated on a few credit cards and one…
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Mother died with debt and no estate. Help needed
My mum died and she was in debt with many credit card, loan and debt agencies. She took out a few life insurance plans which I know that once the funeral has been paid for, the rest will have to go to them. Can anyone advise as to the following; 1. There is no value in her rented flat and she only has a few hundred in the…
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Will making advice please
Me and my husband are both going to make a will this year, I have a few questions though, as i have luckily never had to deal with a will - Do we need 1 each? What is the difference of an Executor and Power of attorny (sp)? We would want to 1st leave everything to each other, then the children, What happens if 1 of us…
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Making a will... How much does it cost.
Hi, I've been looking at the laws of intestacy and although I may seem precocious, you never know what is around the corner, I think I need to make a will. The reason for this is I believe that my dad (formerly estranged for 19 years) would inherit my estate, and I DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE want that to happpen. I…
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Conditions of a Caveat
I am new these boards. I would like to ask a quick question regarding A Caveat which is in in place at the moment. I need proof that I paid a cheque many years ago into my partners bank account from me. My partner passed away many months ago and it's been a very stressful time for me. Can I ask my solicitor and is she able…
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Probate queries ?
My father passed away earlier this week and it is my intention to process the Probate myself, being joint executor with my wife and myself as the main benificiary apart from cash sums to the grandchildren. To this end I have a couple of queries (hopefully not too many more). I have an EPOA over my fathers affairs,…
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Probate and will help..
I’m looking for a bit of advice and a friend advised to post on here, hope someone can shed a little light on my problem. Here goes…. In 1983 my father passed away, later in 1985 my mother lost her fight with cancer and passed away in the September. At this point I only knew my mothers brother who lived abroad (lets call…
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Online Stonemason recommendations?
We're looking into buying Mum's headstone. There are a few stonemasons selling online which seem okay, upfront with their charges and good reviews. Their prices are so much lower, up to 50% lower, than the companies local to where mum is - delivery + fitting of headstone included. We're talking savings of £700+. Has anyone…
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It's NOT just a piece of paper!
I lost my partner and the love of my life just over two weeks ago. We were together over 25 years but at the time, due to circumstances were not living together, although he was in the process of moving to a new home so we could be together again, and his assumption that 'all possessions would pass to me anyway' without…
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Help needed!
My sister has sent me a small estates indemnity release form without grant of probate for two bank accounts held in the name of my late mother. My sister has told me it is only for a few thousand, but i phoned the bank where the accounts are held and they told me that they will not release details to the amount in each…
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Funeral for an estranged relative - advice please?
My mother was called by the police last week to say that her elderly brother had been found dead at home. He had been reclusive and had refused contact with us for many years. I want to help her to arrange a funeral but am confused about how to handle matters. We live 4 hours away and will need to plan things from a…