When a person dies, probate is the process of administering their estate by organising their assets, money and possessions and then distributing them as per the terms of a will or in line with the rules of intestacy. To be able to start probate, an executor (the person who takes legal responsibility for carrying out the instructions of a will) […]
What happens if I do not apply for probate?
What to do if an executor is not taking steps to administer an estate
After a death, the estate’s executor or administrator has the job of winding up the deceased’s affairs. We take a look at what happens if they fail to carry out their role. The task of administering an estate can be time-consuming and is often complex. Where an executor or administrator is not coping with the job or is simply not […]
New Flat Fee For Probate But Processing Time Is Much the Same
Probate is the legal right to deal with another person’s property, money and possessions after they have died. There are only certain people who are entitled to apply for probate. Who can apply depends on if there is a will present. If there is a will, executors who have been named in it may apply. If there is no will, […]