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...
Probate And Estate Administration
How Long Does Probate Take in United Kingdom?
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...
How Long After Probate Can Funds Be Distributed?
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...
How Long After Probate Is Granted Will I Get My Money?
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,...
How Long Does Probate Take in United Kingdom Without A Will?
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...
How to Avoid Children Fighting Over Inheritance
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...
Common Probate Questions and Answers
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...
How to Avoid Probate the Right Way
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...
What Can I Do if an Executor is Not Doing Their Job?
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...
Handling the probate process
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...
