Can I Write My Own Will? The straightforward answer to this question is yes, you can write your own Will in England and Wales. It is not necessary for a solicitor to draft a Will, or witness it. However, this may result in you inadvertently creating a Will that is not legally valid or enforceable, …
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What Is Probate and When Is It Needed?
What Is Probate and When Is It Needed? Probate is a legal document that gives authority to distribute a deceased person’s estate according to the instructions in their Will. Probate is not always needed, only in certain circumstances depending on the assets involved and their worth. This post will go through what probate is and …
Can I make a claim if I am excluded from a Will?
The short answer is yes, you can make a claim if you are excluded from a Will in certain circumstances. However, you will need to bring a claim within 6 months from the date of the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. This is called an Inheritance Act claim. Not everyone is entitled to …
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What are the consequences of making mistakes as an executor?
As an executor, you have the important task of going through a Will and gathering and distributing the assets to the relevant beneficiaries (those who benefit from the Will). With this comes great responsibility. There are a number of ways in which an executor can be held personally liable for mistakes they may make even …
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What does Intestate mean for you?
edit post WILLS AND PROBATE What does Intestate mean for you? by ackroydlegal June 16, 2021 Home / Media / Wills and Probate / What does Intestate mean for you? SHARE Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on whatsapp Share on email Written by Ali Ebrahim October 2014 saw the biggest …
Inheritance Tax
edit post WILLS AND PROBATE Inheritance Tax by ackroydlegal June 16, 2021 Home / Media / Wills and Probate / Inheritance Tax Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Here at Ackroyd Legal we understand that Inheritance tax (IHT) may be an uncomfortable subject. At present, there are three occasions upon which IHT may …
7 Situations Where You Should Consider Creating a Trust
edit post WILLS AND PROBATE 7 Situations Where You Should Consider Creating a Trust by ackroydlegal June 16, 2021 Home / Media / Wills and Probate / 7 Situations Where You Should Consider Creating a Trust Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton 7 Situations Where You Should Consider Creating a Trust A Trust …
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