How do find out who is responsible for an empty property if the owner is deceased? Empty properties can cause problems for neighborhoods and councils, potentially being unsightly and attracting anti-social behavior. There is also a housing shortage which makes getting properties back into use even more important. In many Read more…
People are often surprised to find they need a Grant of Probate to handle their loved one’s estate. Richard Barlow kicks off the new year by explaining that making a will is not the end of the process, but the beginning. My mum died recently, leaving a will that appointed Read more…
WILLPOWER: As new Probate Registry fees are on the brink of approval, Richard Barlow discusses how the changes will affect executors and the increased costs you may face… I’ve heard it may cost more than I expected to sort out my mother’s estate. Is this true? With the hullabaloo surrounding Brexit, Read more…
“I’ve made a Will so my executors won’t need to obtain Probate”. Whilst many people may believe this to be true, it is in fact a common misconception and whilst it might be the case that Probate isn’t required to deal with a deceased person’s estate, the existence of a Read more…
If a loved one dies with assets of more than £5,000, you have to apply for what is known as a Grant of Probate, which enables you to collect in the deceased’s assets and distribute the estate. Currently, the Probate Registry charges a fee for this service of £155 for Read more…