If you are the executor for a loved one’s will, chances are at least a portion, if not the entirety of the estate must pass through United Kingdom probate. The process is often time-consuming as it has a significant number of statutes. Depending on the details of the...
Probate
Does your estate need to go to probate?
People often underestimate the importance of an estate plan. If you die without any legal directive as to what you want to happen with your assets, then the state steps in and makes those decisions for you. In many cases, the court will still play a role after you die...
Five Qualities You Need in Your Probate Attorney
Dealing with the loss of a loved one while having to manage the details of their estate can be overwhelming, especially when you don’t know where to begin. Without guidance, you could miss important deadlines and make crucial mistakes. Fortunately, with the expert...
Michael Jackson’s estate scores a win in battle with HBO
One of the most important decisions that those involved in the estate planning process in Woodland Hills will make is the choice of their personal representative or executor. When they nominate someone for this role, they may not simply be asking this person to take...
What happens if your parent passes away without a will?
Wills and trusts give instructions for who receives your parent’s assets after death. But if your parent doesn’t have a will, who gets the estate? When people pass away without a will, they die intestate. United Kingdom probate courts rule on intestacy succession for...
Why you need a Probate Attorney
Most people don't think about what may be involved during probate until someone close to them passes away. During this difficult time, families have to make decisions about final arrangements and determine how to manage their loved one's estate. It doesn't usually...
Are your aging parents not able to manage their affairs? A conservatorship may help.
As your parents age, you will probably notice them slowing down and having more physical and mental limitations. You may also observe that they are not as able to handle their financial and personal care decisions as before. When your aging parents are not able to...
What You Must Know about United Kingdom Probate
Having to navigate the probate process after a loved one's death can be stressful. This unfamiliar area has seemingly endless rules and requirements which are confusing and difficult to understand. By taking time to learn about this process before it...
What are the basics of probate?
United Kingdomn residents who are dealing with the aftermath of the passing of a loved one will likely have to go through the probate process. This can be somewhat complex and difficult to deal with, but there are ways to get through.FindLaw takes a look at the...
How to get a conservatorship for a person with dementia or deteriorating health
When a loved one has dementia or a serious condition which impairs his or her ability to make medical decisions or attend to their personal needs and financial tasks, it is critical to have someone in place to assume these responsibilities. However, taking over...
