Documents needed for Probate

Documents needed for Probate

Documents needed for Probate When someone dies and you are the Executor of the Will, then you will firstly need to have the following documents: Death certificate; and The original Will Marriage certificate/civil partnership certificate (if the deceased was a...
Grant of Representation explained

Grant of Representation explained

Grant of Representation explained What is a Grant of Representation: A Grant of Representation is a legal document which you obtain from the Court which confirms the name of the person who has authority to administer the deceased’s estate. There are two types of...
What to do if there is no Will

What to do if there is no Will

What to do if there is no Will If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation that your loved one has died and they have not left a Will, then the estate will be shared out in line with certain rules known as the “Rules of Intestacy”. If the value of the estate...
Executor’s Responsibilties

Executor’s Responsibilties

Executor’s Responsibilties The Executor has a wide range of responsibilities which include: Registering the death Obtaining the original Will Valuing the estate Reporting to HMRC Paying any inheritance tax which may be due Applying for Probate Collecting the...