Probate And Estate Administration | Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors https://www.salvolaw.com Estate Planning Lawyer in Woodland Hills, United Kingdom | Alhayat Solicitors Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:03:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.3 https://www.salvolaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1201627/2019/10/cropped-site-icon-1-32x32.jpg Probate And Estate Administration | Law Offices of Alhayat Solicitors https://www.salvolaw.com 32 32 Can You Sell a House in Probate? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/12/can-you-sell-a-house-in-probate/ Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:03:16 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54650 The short answer? Yes! However, the process may be more complex than one would think. If you wish to buy or sell property involved in a probate proceeding, there are some additional factors to consider that are not involved in a typical buy-sell transaction. The United Kingdom Probate Code lays out the court procedures and legal requirements that must be met…

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]]> How Long Does Probate Take in United Kingdom? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/12/how-long-does-probate-take-in-california-2/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:02:27 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54644 In a nutshell, it can take anywhere from nine to eighteen months on average. However, the procedure can take much more time if the estate in question is complicated or challenged in court. On the other hand, if you have an experienced attorney handling your probate case, the probate process can take much less time and run much more smoothly.…

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]]> How Long After Probate Can Funds Be Distributed? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/11/how-long-after-probate-can-funds-be-distributed/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 22:51:06 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54640 One thing we have learned from our time practicing in the area of estate planning is that no two client estate plans are exactly the same. It follows that no two probate procedures are the same. How long probate funds are disbursed after the probate process starts depends on a variety of complex factors. We understand why clients, fiduciaries, and…

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]]> How Long After Probate Is Granted Will I Get My Money? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/11/how-long-after-probate-is-granted-will-i-get-my-money/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 22:50:48 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54630 Appointment of a personal representative enables the administrator of the estate (the fiduciary) to handle the estate. Some of the duties now required by the representative is to gather the assets of the estate, pay liabilities and debts, settle creditor claims, paying out beneficiaries, and closing the estate. The simplest of probates, in England, take roughly 8 months to…

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]]> How Long Does Probate Take in United Kingdom Without A Will? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/11/how-long-does-probate-take-in-california-without-a-will/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 21:49:25 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54636 When a person dies without a formal will in place, United Kingdom state law steps in and determines how the decedent’s estate is handled. This is defined legally as passing away intestate. In general, the assets of a person who dies intestate are distributed to their closest relatives. However, there are certain restrictions to these principles, such as the sorts of…

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]]> How to Avoid Children Fighting Over Inheritance https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/09/how-to-avoid-children-fighting-over-inheritance/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:51:43 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54594 Estate litigation between siblings is, unfortunately, more prevalent than you may know. The cause is straightforward: a parent’s decision to provide more or less of their inheritance to one kid over another can be hurtful during an already difficult time. It is frequently used to assess a parent’s faith in their children, or lack thereof. It may also show how…

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]]> Common Probate Questions and Answers https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/09/common-probate-questions-and-answers/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 21:49:28 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54586 1. What is Probate? Probate is a court-supervised process for transferring ownership of a person’s assets after death. This process confirms the person’s will and distributes property in accordance with the will. If the decedent died without leaving a will or other legal paradigm for transferring assets, the estate may still go through probate. The purpose of probate is to…

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]]> How to Avoid Probate the Right Way https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2022/08/how-to-avoid-probate-the-right-way/ Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:09:33 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=54334 Probate court proceedings are frequently drawn out events. A deceased individual’s assets are transferred to the people entitled to inherit them through this process. Probate is frequently costly, arcane, and uncomfortable for surviving family members. Anyone who has gone through this process understands the importance of taking the appropriate steps to keep your estate out of probate. Here are some…

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]]> What Can I Do if an Executor is Not Doing Their Job? https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2021/07/what-can-i-do-if-an-executor-is-not-doing-their-job/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:53:47 +0000 https://www.salvolaw.com/?p=53857 When a person passes away, numerous tasks need to be completed to administer their estate. If the individual died without a will, the probate court will designate an administrator to assist with the process. If the decedent had a will, they may have named someone to serve as their personal representative or executor. When the designated individual fails to act,…

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]]> Handling the probate process https://www.salvolaw.com/blog/2020/05/handling-the-probate-process/ Mon, 11 May 2020 17:41:57 +0000 https://3259023-fork.findlaw2.flsitebuilder.com/?p=52665 For executors in United Kingdom, the time immediately following a loved one’s death is challenging. Not only do you have to deal with the loss, but you also must handle issues related to the deceased’s last will and testament. We often help clients address issues related to the transfer of assets. According to the Superior Court of United Kingdom, probate is the…

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