Category: Estate Management

Jan 24
Probate Property Guidance – Cold Weather Guide

During the probate process, especially a long drawn out one, it is important for an executor to secure and maintain an unoccupied house until it can be sold or transferred to a beneficiary. Our Probate Property specialists, Parkers, have some guidance for executors during the cold winter months. Simon Gregory MD for Parkers in Reading, Berkshire commented, “Protecting an unoccupied property in the winter can be challenging, as the colder temperatures and potential for bad weather can cause additional hazards. We take the time to advise our Probate Vendors of what…

Jan 06
Is it worth contesting a will?

When a loved one passes away, it can be difficult to process the fact that their wishes may have been disregarded in the last will and testament or that you feel they were not in their right mind when making the will. If you feel their intentions have not been properly represented in the will or their will should not be valid, you may be considering contesting. Whether you feel you have been left out of the will, you haven’t received what you expected, or the will doesn’t match up with…

Nov 19
The Family Home – Valuation for Probate

In 2019-20, inheritance tax forms were completed on 257,000 estates, with 204,000 of those (more than 79%) including residential homes. The total value of these properties was more than £50,000,000,000 (£50bn).       So, along with all the other things that need to be taken care of after the death of a loved one, getting a property valuation for probate purposes can very well find itself at the very end of your list of tasks. But, the appraisal of the “family home” is a crucial part of the process which must…

Oct 20
It’s not all about the Funeral

After the funeral the real work begins for the estate executor! But there’s more to it than just distributing the estate according to the Last Will and Testament. And………… are these even the responsibility of the Executor? I can’t see many probate solicitors popping round to walk the dog or mow the lawn! When someone dies there are so many unthought of things that need to be done. At www.funeraldirections.com we hope to have the answers, helpful guides and links to local companies that will help out in difficult times. From Funeral…

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