What Happens if a Will Is Lost?

What Happens if a Will Is Lost?

From: The Society of Will Writers As we know, a Will takes effect on death, so it’s important to keep it safe for when it’s needed. Some may choose to store their Will with their will writer, a solicitor, at their bank or with a professional storage company such as...
What is a Deed of Appointment in probate?

What is a Deed of Appointment in probate?

From: Kings Court Trust  What is probate?Probate refers to the process of obtaining a Grant of Probate, which is a legal document that provides the Executor of an estate with the legal right to proceed with estate administration. Estate administration refers to...
Record Inheritance Tax Receipts

Record Inheritance Tax Receipts

From: The Will Company ​Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts continued their record-breaking upwards trend into the new financial year, data released this week by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed. According to figures for April 2023, receipts during the month...
Wills & LPAs – Who can See What?

Wills & LPAs – Who can See What?

from: The Will Company Can the terms of a donor’s Will be disclosed to their attorneys? When attorneys are acting under a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) for Property & Financial Affairs (P&A) or under an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), they may wish to...
How to Ensure Digital Identities Never Die

How to Ensure Digital Identities Never Die

from: The Will Company  Make a legacy account for Apple This one is a must. Clients can follow STEP’s easy guide below to make a legacy contact with Apple. It will take less than five minutes and it will mean that their legacy contact has access to all of their iCloud...