New Will

dc64

Basically my Aunt made a will some time ago and I knew the contents of it and her wishes. She has sadly just died and I've just found out from her friend that a couple of weeks ago she made a new will. As her next of kin I wanted to know what happens now? Do I just arrange the funeral and wait to be contacted by the Solicitors? Just don't really know if I'm supposed to still "take charge" of things.

Robin9

Is this "new" will signed and witnessed ?

Contact the solicitor of the "old" will - they might have details.

Do you know what your aunt wanted in the way of a funeral ? Beware that if you contact the Funeral Director it's you that is liable for their costs.

dc64

The new will was all signed. Would I have to contact the new solicitors? Also I know it sounds terrible but making the arrangements will be very expensive for me as a lot of travel on top of the usual expenses will have to be made. Should I just try to keep receipts?

McKneff

See the will first. Do nothing till you find out who the executor is.
Her estate should pay tge funeral costs

McKneff

If you are not the executor, then do nothing .

Receipts for what ?

Yorkshireman99

dc64 wrote: »

The new will was all signed. Would I have to contact the new solicitors? Also I know it sounds terrible but making the arrangements will be very expensive for me as a lot of travel on top of the usual expenses will have to be made. Should I just try to keep receipts?

Don’t do anything until you know who the executor. Ask the solicitor who drew up the new will.

dc64

I was thinking receipts for my travel expenses and the death certificates etc.

Yorkshireman99

dc64 wrote: »

I was thinking receipts for my travel expenses and the death certificates etc.

Not until you know if you are the executor. Otherwise they would within reason claimable.

Dox

dc64 wrote: »

I was thinking receipts for my travel expenses and the death certificates etc.

You can't claim for travel expenses to a funeral unless the will specifically says you can.

McKneff

I dont think they meant travel expenses to the funeral.
Expenses related to going to solicitors, banks etc.
Not sure so keep them anyway and the solicitor will guide you,

AnotherJoe

dc64 wrote: »

I was thinking receipts for my travel expenses and the death certificates etc.

Why are you piling in to organise and pay if you dont even know if you are an executor ?