If you decide to make small changes to your existing will, adding a codicil to your will may prove to…
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An executor not communicating with beneficiaries following the death of a loved one can often feel alarming, creating unnecessary angst…
Once a deceased’s estate has been distributed to the beneficiaries, it is often too late to assert any right to…
If you are considering contesting a will, there will be a number of questions to ask about the process, the…
An assent of property is the transfer of legal ownership of property or land by the personal representative(s) of the…
Making a will allows you to exert control over what happens to your assets after you die. In addition to…
Probate is the legal process of settling the estate and affairs of a deceased individual. This typically requires the executor…
Having the foresight to prepare your will and probate (if relevant) will protect your family and yourself from any heartache…
Lacking the ability to make decisions and losing your independence are difficult enough to contemplate either for yourself, close family…
To enable you to handle the financial affairs of a close relative following their death, you may need to apply…
An executor of a will is appointed to handle an individual’s estate after they die. The ‘estate’ covers all of…
Dying intestate is when an individual dies without leaving a valid will in which they are then deemed to have…
Discussing what we would like to happen after we die is a conversation that most of us would rather defer.…
If a person has died without leaving a valid will, they have died intestate. Their property (the estate) will need…
Probate is the legal process of dealing with the estate of someone who has died. The term is used to…
If you have been named as an executor in someone’s will, you will be responsible for administering their estate after…