Probate & Estates
On death, the executors named in the Will of the deceased (or the chosen administrators where there is no Will) are responsible for dealing with the administration of the estate, which includes implementing the provisions of the Will. In most cases it is necessary to obtain a grant of representation to formalise the appointment of the executors.The role of executor can include registering the death, organising the funeral, ascertaining details of the deceased’s assets and liabilities, calculating and settling all tax liabilities (including the preparation and submission of inheritance tax forms), encasing and transferring assets and accounting to the beneficiaries.
Warners have considerable experience in this area and are more than happy to help to the extent required.
Latest news
- Inheritance - The Court is adapting its approach to modern living In a recent case a woman was allowed to bring a claim for financial provision from her late partners’ estate despite not officially living with him. The deceased’s family contested the claim but the outcome showed that the Court is finally adapting its approach to modern living.
- Did you know that your Will could be Re-written after death? Most people would be forgiven for thinking that once they had completed a Will this could only be changed by them during their lifetime, and certainly not after their death. However, this is not necessarily the case.
- Dealing With Your Affairs If You Are No Longer Able A property and affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a power of attorney which allows you to authorise one or more named persons to make decisions on your behalf in order to manage your property and financial affairs if you are no longer able or willing...
