House Contents Valuations: Applying for Probate
Probate represents the official proof of the wills validity and is granted by the court on production of the necessary documents by the executor of the estate. Only when probate …
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Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Asset Protection Trusts Part 2
Trust property The term ‘trust property’ applies to any asset that is held in a trust. This can apply to: House or other buildings Land Shares, stocks and investments Cash …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Asset Protection Trusts
If you think the beneficiary risks going bankrupt – perhaps they are not good with money or are struggling to get a business venture off the ground – you may …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Contents Of The Will
When writing a will, there is a recognised format which must be followed for the will to be deemed legal. The following constitutes the basic outline: A will states that …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Making Changes to Your Will
Changing a will may not be as straightforward as you think: Get it wrong and your beneficiaries may miss out on a large sum of money. Likewise, if you revoke …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Making Changes To Your Will Part 2
Changing a Will in Scotland In Scotland, getting married doesn’t automatically revoke your existing will like it does in England. However, under Scottish law your spouse is allowed to make …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Dealing With An Insolvent Estate
If the deceased’s debts are larger than the assets, then the estate is insolvent. If the estate is insolvent, not all the creditors will get what’s owed to them. Nevertheless, …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Revocation of A Will or A Part of the Will
The following describe the circumstances, whether intentional or not, in which a will becomes revoked under the English law. Revocation of privileged wills (those in the armed forces and seamen …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Is A Grant of Representation Necessary?
Probate and letters of administration may be looked upon as title documents to the assets of the deceased person’s estate and they are therefore usually required whenever it is necessary …
Probate Valuation Of Chattels: Caveats
Stopping an improper application for a grant. If someone who claims an interest in an estate anticipates that an application will be made to probate registry for a grant which …