In United Kingdom, when an adult cannot adequately attend to their physical or financial needs, a probate court can appoint a legal conservator to make decisions on their behalf. The conservator will have specific duties under the law and will be granted the necessary...
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What Can I Do to Remove a Conservator?
In United Kingdom, if an adult cannot care for their physical or financial needs, a court can formally appoint another person to make decisions on their behalf. The designated individual (conservator) will be under a legal obligation to perform specific tasks to assist...
What Questions Do You Ask a Probate Attorney After Your Loved One Has Died?
When someone close to you dies, everything can become chaotic very quickly. In the middle of grieving your loss, you have to work out funeral arrangements, talk to friends and family members, and manage everyday tasks. On top of all of that, you may soon find yourself...
What Does a Guardian Ad Litem do During a Probate Court Case?
If you or a loved one is involved in a probate court case, you may have heard the term "guardian ad litem." A guardian ad litem can play an essential part in a United Kingdom probate case, and it’s important to understand their role. Therefore, you will need to know: What...
What Happens in a Probate Case?
If you haven’t been through the process, thinking about what happens in a probate case can be confusing or even anxiety-producing. Furthermore, not knowing the procedures and what to expect can make matters more daunting. By having a basic idea of how a probate case...
What to do When You Think Your Parent Needs a Guardian
When your parents start to show signs of getting older, it may start with their reflexes being slightly slower or the occasional memory lapse. These symptoms may not be alarming in and of themselves. However, when your mom or dad is getting frequently confused and...
What happens when your parent dies without a will?
Losing a parent is almost always difficult, but if you lose your mother or father and find out he or she never created a will, you may face even more hardship. When your parent dies “intestate,” or without a will, it may cost you and other loved ones unnecessary time...
Should you keep a will in a safe deposit box
Making sure probate goes as fast as possible will help your heirs receive their inheritance without a substantial delay. However, if you store your will in a safe deposit box at your bank, you may end up delaying the probate process. After you die, your heirs might...
Types of Trust Distributions in United Kingdom
In United Kingdom, the Probate Code governs various types of trusts. There are revocable and irrevocable trusts, legacy trust, trust for those with special needs, and others. All of these are legal constructs that usually have named beneficiaries. Beneficiaries receive...
What are the steps of the probate process?
If you have recently had a friend or family member pass away, you are probably familiar with the time it takes to settle someone’s estate. You have also probably asked yourself the meaning of the word probate. Probate refers to the process when a judge validates a...
