What Exactly Is Probate?
Probate can appear complicated and having to go through the process with no guidance is daunting. It is for this reason that we have compiled all the essential information regarding the probate process so you don’t have to go through it completely alone and without any information. What is Probate? Probate is the legal process of dealing with the administration of an estate on behalf of a person who has died. This generally involves making sure all debts have been settled and assets have been distributed as documented in the will. When someone ‘applies’ for probate, they are requesting permission …
Imminent Changes To Probate Fees 2019
The Government has announced that bereaved families are soon to be faced with soaring probate costs coming into effect in April 2019. This means that some people will pay almost £6,000 more. Although for estates worth less than £50,000, no fees will be paid. Probate is the term used to describe the legal processes involved in dealing with the legal and financial issues of a person who has died. If the deceased left a will and appointed an executor, they will need to apply for a ‘grant of probate‘. However, if no Will was left, the next of kin …