The personal representative should always wait for six months from the date of the grant of representation being issued by the registry before distributing any assets to beneficiaries because of …
It is common knowledge that a person can vary the provisions of a will during his lifetime, but it is not so well known that the provisions of a valid …
The difference between a variation and a disclaimer To disclaim a benefit under a will or an entitlement under an intestacy is to refuse to accept it and although a …
If there is no will, the following are entitled to wind up the estate, and only when there is no member of a group who is willing to take out …
If the estate assets rise in value between the date of death and the date they are transferred to beneficiaries or the date they are cashed or, if they produce …
In construing words used in a will or codicil to decide what they mean, words must first be given their natural meaning and be considered in the context in which …
The effect of divorce or annulment of marriage or annulment of civil partnership Dissolution of marriage or civil partnership does not invalidate a will, but a decree absolute (not a …
Irreconcilable bequests Generally speaking, if two clauses of a will are clearly irreconcilable, effect should be given to the later clause and not the former. Insufficient assets If there are …
Probate and Confirmation Forms PA1 Probate Application Form: This form as well as any accompanying sections (PA1A, PA2, PA3, PA4) are to be filled when applying for probate in cases …
Leasehold property is special in that the lease under which the property is held sometimes contains provisions requiring the death certificate, probate or letters of administration and a copy of …