Are you familiar with the Intestacy Rules (dying without a Will) – this is why at Christie Munro Will Writers we advise that you should have a professionally drafted Will.
Sadly, the intestacy rules may not allow your estate to be distributed as you may expect or wish. Your spouse may not inherit the whole of your estate. If you die leaving a husband, wife or civil partner (“the Spouse”) and you have children your Spouse will take all...
Do I need a Will – yes because your spouse could be very hard up if you don’t.
Do I need a Will? I question that I am asked sometimes. Absolutely, if you were to die intestate (without a Will) could your spouse survive on £250,000 and the interest on half of the rest of your estate – not the capital? Cohabiting partners are not automatically...
Lasting Powers of Attorney are not just for the elderly
Many people think that Lasting Powers of Attorney are only for the elderly. This simply is not the case, having a Lasting Powers of Attorney is equally important to have incase of accident or sudden illness. Any person from the age of 18 years and upwards should be...
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I am often asked, what is the process of administering an estate for Probate?
In the first few days you must obtain a medical certificate from a GP or hospital doctor, which is needed to register the death. The death then needs to be registered within 5 days. Once this is done the funeral can be arranged. The executor/s appointed in a persons...