What are beneficiaries? How do I decide if somebody is to be a beneficiary? Beneficiaries are the people you name in your Will who will receive a benefit from your estate. They may be specifically … [Read more...]

Making a Will is more than just signing a document. It is a process of organisation and forward planning to ensure all your possessions are disposed of in the way you want, to the people you want, … [Read more...]

In our view, you need to do three things: Sit down and have a family meeting with your kids. Do it at a café or over a dinner, and talk about what you are going to do, why you have done things … [Read more...]

Do I need a solicitor to apply for Probate? Can I apply to the court by myself? You do not need a solicitor if you wish to go to court and apply yourself. My advice is to go your hardest if that is … [Read more...]

Probate is a certificate from the Probate Office stating that the Executor has proved the Will to be the last one made by you and that he/she is the Executor named. The Probate Office will provide a … [Read more...]

What is an executor? An executor is the person you nominate in your Will who will carry out your wishes when you die. An executor’s role will often be to organise the funeral, and will also include … [Read more...]