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How long does an executor have to wind up an estate?

How long does an executor have to wind up an estate?

by Legacy Insights | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized

When someone dies, their representative has the job of winding up their estate and finalising their affairs. If they have left a Will, then their representative is known as the executor of their Will. If there is no Will, then the job is undertaken by their...
What happens in estate administration if an executor has died?

What happens in estate administration if an executor has died?

by Legacy Insights | Mar 9, 2021 | Uncategorized

After someone’s death, the executor named in their Will is responsible for winding up their estate. If the executor dies, either before or during the estate administration, there is a process which must be gone through to find and appoint another executor. The...
Do you need to apply  for probate when your spouse dies?

Do you need to apply for probate when your spouse dies?

by Legacy Insights | Jan 19, 2021 | Uncategorized

Applying for probate is not always necessary when the deceased is survived by their spouse. After someone dies, a grant of probate is often needed. This is the legal document that gives their executor the right to wind up their estate in accordance with their Will. If...
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