Will / trust

Skint_yet_Again

We have still not received a valid grant of probate. Either the wording is incorrect or no hologram. 

Not sure what to do about the pecuniary legacy.??  Still waiting for the house to sell & council tax finally agreed cat F exemption applies. Council tax will become payable at 100% in 6 months then at 200% 6 months after that which would be upwards of £2500 a year. There is over £150k in savings so should hopefully be plenty to cover until house sells. 🤞 Should I pay the pecuniary legacy before estate is settled while we are still accruing debts (water, energy, council tax) ??

Savvy_Sue

If you are CONFIDENT that the 'plenty' will cover all the expenses which may arise, then you could go ahead and pay the pecuniary legacy. If it's a very large% of the £150k, I'd hold back. 

Also I found that while the house was unoccupied prior to sale, the water bill was frozen - obviously we were only using tiny amounts, on brief visits, but no charge for these. 

Skint_yet_Again

Thanks @Savvy_Sue. I don’t think I am confident so I think I will wait. The pecuniary beneficiary does not know yet as I believe they would be asking for it and I know they could do with the money. The codicil is £3k but who knows if / when house will sell or if something expensive will need to be done / paid for. 

Water is on a meter & we are receiving bills albeit low usage. I’m looking for a lower standing charge energy tariff.