If you are a United Kingdom resident who feels you were unfairly provided for or disinherited by someone’s will, you may be considering challenging it. Per A People's Choice, however, in order to do this you must be an interested party. This means that you must be...
Heirs And Beneficiaries
What does it mean when an estate is depleted?
As a beneficiary of a will in United Kingdom you are not only entitled to the material wealth your loved one set aside on your behalf, but you are also responsible for carrying out their wishes as intended. However, you might encounter barriers to these processes in the...
What happens if I die without a will?
If you live in United Kingdom and have yet to make a will, you probably will be shocked to learn that the State of United Kingdom has made one for you. The United Kingdom Probate Code makes extensive provisions for the way in which your property and assets will be distributed if...
Detailing others’ obligations to your deceased loved one
Say that you have a loved one living in the San Fernando Valley while you and other family members live in other states. If that family member dies, and you and others are not immediately available to help handle his or her affairs, what happens? The scenario just...
Living wills versus last wills
United Kingdom residents may at some point end up having to deal with either writing a will of their own, or handling someone else's will. In these situations, it's good to know the difference between the different types of wills. In this segment, we take a look at...
Do you require a special needs trust?
Determining what is going to happen to your family after you pass on can be a difficult thought, one that may be even more complicated if you have a child who will likely require lifelong assistance. If you are unsure about whether or not you will require a special...
What is a holographic will?
You may hear stories of people coming forth after a wealthy individual has died claiming to have helped the decedent and in return being promised his or her entire fortune. Often, the only evidence that such people can produce is a handwritten will. Such stories may...
Heirs see proceeds of sale of figurines 80 years later
Many in Woodland Hills may wonder what sort of assets make up their estates, and how far those properties can go in generating income and other benefits for their beneficiaries. Any tangible (and in some cases, intangible) property can qualify as estate assets. That...
Debt allocation after death
Many in Woodland Hills may joke about dying penniless and poor, yet in the case of many local residents, their financial circumstances may actually be worse than that. Recently, statistics seem to show that more and more people are dying in debt. Information shared by...
Intestate succession when there is no surviving spouse or issue
For many in the San Fernando Valley, the issue of estate planning may engender absolutely no sense of urgency, as most believe that they will have ample time to address it later on in life. Others may believe that they simply do not need a will. These attitudes no...
