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Co-op Legal Services – Probate Delays After Grant Issued – Anyone Else?
Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone else is having/had major delays with Co-op Legal Services in handling probate? I’m both executor and beneficiary of my late nan’s estate, and Co-op Legal have been dealing with it. The Grant of Probate was issued on 13th March 2024, and they confirmed they received the copies in their…
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Probate
Can anyone please advise if they know how long probate is taking at the moment. Simple case, wife left everything to husband. Probate needed to sell substantial shares. Applied online Thankyou
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Changing my will
I am considering changing my will but have no idea how to go about it and how much it would cost. Things have changed a lot since it was made and I'm now mostly bedridden so I have no idea how to go about this. Id need to do this without my partner knowing. Any advice gratefully received.
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What powers do trustees have?
Me and my partner have wills. Our home is mortgage free and we are tenants in common with the land registry. Both wills are identical and have 2 beneficiaries.....my son and my partners son. Trustees are my partners son and her sister. On the death of either of us I believe their estate (50% of what we have including…
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Discretionary trust?
Hi As joint executor and trustee of a will which splits things jointly into discretionary trusts. Can anyone explain in layman’s terms what this means. Rodney
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Extra sealed copy of probate grant
I need an additional sealed copy. Can I order online ? I did find some info but it just seems to refer to a download for £1.50
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Confirmation from Glasgow Sherriff Court - 10/12 weeks?
Application for Confirmation going in soon but our solicitor is saying that Glasgow Sherriff Court has a 10 to 12 week delay for gaining confirmation. Sounds rather long. Is that normal?
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Confirmation In Scotland - Time Limit?
My dad sadly passed away recently, unfortunately without a will in place. He's survived by my mum, myself and my sister. We're in Scotland. I've been ploughing through everything I can find online and as far as I can gather there's no time limit to complete confirmation. Given our situation, it has me wondering whether…
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Things to know before becoming an executor
I've been asked by my dad whether I am willing to be an executor to his will, jointly with my sibling. It makes sense for us to do this, but before I say yes, I would be interested to know other people who have been an executor wish they had known beforehand. Is there anything I should be mindful of? Is there anything in…
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Inheritance and DWP Benefits
Inheritance due: £14,200 Employment: Self Employed Living Status: Private renting Marital Status: Cohabiting (fiancée) Dependants: 2 Benefit: Universal Credit Hi guys, so a few questions regarding the situation I’m going to find myself in soon when I receive the above inheritance. I understand the basics surrounding £6,000…
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Letter of wishes and probate application documents.
I understand the 'Letter Of Wishes' (LOW) which accompanies a will is not a legally binding document. I've spent hours and hours googling sites to find out if the probate application process requires me to enclose my late father's 'Letter Of Wishes' with his will and If so will it be returned? The thought of queueing again…
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Life interest in house
Mother and StepFather owned house as TIC in 50% shares. Mother died a few years ago, leaving her estate, which comprises of cash in bank, her share of the house & her chattels equally to her 2 adult children. Adult children & StepFather are all Executors but StepFather is NOT a beneficiary. StepFather is allowed to remain…
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Whats the best way to leave all my £349K estate to my 40 year old niece??
Hi, my estate at the moment is worth around £349k & i want to leave it to my 40 year old niece & cant find out what her tax liability's might be. IE: Inheritance, personal earnings tax, & anything else the government can throw at her. Any thoughts.?
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Basic guidance following death of wife
Someone close to me has just lost their wife after illness, which involved 3 months in a coma. They separated 15 years ago, both owned their own homes but remained very close throughout (as friends) and have no children. The wife has her mother and brother, with no other family. They had plans to move away and end their…
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Who's responsible for the house bills between probate to its sale?
Hi, so I'm the administrator of an intestate estate in England with two beneficiaries. I wanted to organise the house sale as one of the first priorities, but due to a very problematic and threatening beneficiary it took over a year. Before the death, I was in the house as a carer and lived in it after the death, with the…
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Trust Will vs Normal Will
Hello, I have an existing trust set up which is to provide for daughter (a). Daughter (b) is a co-trustee. I wish to write a will and I would ideally like my money to go directly into this existing trust for daughter (a) as I believe this would be a simple and low-cost trust fee. Is this possible or would I need a more…
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Making a will via will writer or solicitor and can I keep will in my home?
I'm wondering who people have used to make wills,have you gone to a local solicitor or used a a will writer? My will would would be a simple one with a home being left to my son. Also can anyone tell me if you were able to keep the original will that you paid for in your own home or do solicitor's insist on them storing…
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Probate granted for dad
IPDI trust, shall I add my names and brother as trustees. I understand mum will not be able to sell,property or downside without trustees. Will it be to our advantages if she adds our names as beneficial and legal owners instead of trustees? Thanks
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Unacceptable Probate delays - not fit for purpose
I just thought that I would share my experience of obtaining probate and see if anyone else on the forum has had similar issue's. My brother passed away in December 2023 and as a named executor on his will, I applied for probate online in January 2024. I received a confirmation e-mail of my application and on my account it…
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Trust will and residuary gift for grandchildren...help!
I've had sight of a Will with Trust and Grant of probate but having trouble interpreting it. Can anyone help me please. It says" the trustees shall hold the capital and income of the trust fund for such of my grandchildren as shall be living on the survivorship date and attain the age of 25 years before the end of the…
