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probate and house
hi everyone, i posted this in another section,and afterwards I realized there was a probate section on this forum, so I hope you dont mind that Im asking here. My husbands father sadly passed away in a few months ago. Before he passed away he informed my husband that he wanted us to live in the house when he passes away…
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Help and advice re funeral expenses please
This is a long story so I hope you are sitting comfortably. BASIC BACKGROUND: My former husband died 4 months ago, we had been divorced for 32 years, have one child between us. Neither of us re-married but he had a partner, although, according to him, the relationship was at an end, so he advised me before he died. Despite…
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IHT already paid on inheritance
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Will advice please
Hi, appreciate some advice. I need to make a will in the near future, some feedback on my quandaries please. First the easy bit - I do not have any children, am not married but live with my partner (she doesn't have any children either). Second relations between myself and my brother & sister are at best 'strained' - hence…
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Will of mother cannot be found
My Mother passed away this week and for the past two years there has been uproar with the family due to the fact that one of my Brother's and my Step-Sister found out that my Mother had lent me money before she became ill and they have more or less accused me of taking her money without her knowledge. Due to the…
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Copy of mums will
My mum passed away late last year 1.12.12 and has left a will whch was lodged with her solicitor. My sister has been named as the executor and i think has started tying up her affairs, which i know is a time consuming task. I'm still however haven't seen a copy of my mums will. Is it reasonable to request a copy from my…
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Wreath or Spray?
When attending the funeral of a close friend, is it customary to send/take a Wreath, or a Spray, of flowers?
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death in service pension
my sister died without leaving a will. she applied for early retirement due to ill health.she died before the pension was processed. she had the forms to fill in with a choice of a large lump sum and a smaller pension or a small lump sum and a larger pension as this had not been processed would this be classed as death in…
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not claiming probate
My brother died interstate at 30yrs old,at the time of his death he was living with our parent's. We have contacted the probate office and filled in the appropriate forms for his estate. However we have heard back from them to say that his next of kin is actually his very young son and that his mother (they were never…
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Self planned cheap funeral.
After a conversation today it got me thinking that I wouldnt want my Wife or kids wasting money on my funeral when i die (hopefully not for another 40 yrs yet) and I was wondering if there is anything to stop me making my own plywood coffin and having it transported in the back of a van to the boneyard for either burial or…
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Releasing funds to pay for funeral
How do we go about releasing funds from my deceased mother's account to pay for funeral as we do not have the £5K quoted by funeral director but her estate does? Thanks
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Estate Administration Services - recommendations
My family have recently suffered a loss and have to deal with the estate. The nominated executor is unable to help and therefore they have decided to use a professionally service. The nominee recommended the Coop but as I have no experience I of this I was wondering if people think this is a good plan? I know this is the…
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Help with will! Plssss
This is a very long story so I will try and put it quickly, My mum n dad slplit up 16 yrs ago n divorced. Dad died 14 yrs ago and left all his estate to friends (he was an alcoholic).....as he and my gran were partners in a farm my gran cld buy him out for little money, so my granny n grandad said they would put all debts…
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Conflict of interests by administrator
Can anyone advise me? The administrator, who is not a beneficiary, of an intestate estate, has taken money out of the estate without the beneficiaries permission for what he calls "lost income" and also assets for his personal use, which should have been sold. Is this classed as conflict of interests and can he be asked to…
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Where to legally buy Adderall XR for cheap?
Can I get this OTC here in the UK?
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No WILL left ... Help please !
I hope someone out there can point me in the right direction. My Aunt has just passed away leaving my Uncle behind (both pension age) they have a house bought and paid for but do not know if joint names or my uncles (old school marraige he worked she kept house and children) my aunt said will's funeral and all them things…
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Funeral Plans?
Any recommendations for budget funeral plans? Regards Helen
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mum's will
Hi just a bit of advice wanted please, we have finally persuaded my mum to make a will. On the face of it it seems very straight forward, my 2 sisters and I would inherit the house to be divided equally and any monies in her accounts would be split between any living and future grandchildren. However, she has a partner…
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Parents home emptied by Sister (co-executor)
My mom passed away in November just 50 weeks after my dad. My sister and I have been denied access to the family home by our eldest sister. We were all named as Executors, all personal chattels have been left to our eldest sister and all of our combined children are the beneficiaries. In my post of 11.1.13, I was asking…
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obtaining a copy of a will
My mum passed away in August. Her husband says her Will is none of my business... How long would a standard Will take to go through probate? as I believe I can get a copy once it has - as it is then classed as a 'public record' many thanks