by Legacy Insights | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
The probate process can be a slow one, involving the winding up of all of someone’s affairs following their death. If they did not leave a Will, the time taken can sometimes be longer, as their estate may be less organised than someone who has planned for the future...
by Legacy Insights | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Business owners should plan for the future with a business Lasting Power of Attorney and consideration of the probate situation in respect of their enterprise. A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a document that gives legal authority to a nominated attorney to act on...
by Legacy Insights | Jul 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
An executor, appointed in a Will to finalise someone’s affairs after their death, can be either a professional or a private individual. According to a survey conducted by market research consultancy IRN entitled UK Wills, Probate and Trusts Market 2020, the number of...
by Legacy Insights | Apr 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
When someone dies without leaving a Will, their estate is distributed according to the Rules of Intestacy (the Rules). The Rules state that the first £270,000 in the estate passes to any spouse or civil partner of the deceased. For this reason, it is important to...
by Legacy Insights | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
When you make a Will, you should appoint one or more executors to deal with the administration of your estate after your death. You can either choose a trusted relative or friend or appoint a professional. An executor is responsible for the winding-up of someone’s...