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The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) allows certain categories of people (including spouses, children, some cohabitants, and those being financially ma...

The Inheritance (Provision for Family & Dependants) Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) allows certain categories of people (including spouses, children, some cohabitants, and those being financially ma...

It is often thought that when a person passes away the family gather for a formal reading of the will, but whilst that might be requested, it is not something that usually happens. Instead, it is up t...

If you are owed money by somebody who has passed away, you should be repaid in full from their estate (the money and property they have left behind), providing the estate is not insolvent. Where th...

A Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document which, once registered by the Office of the Public Guardian, authorises the nominated attorney(s) to make financial...

If there is a potential claim against the estate, the personal representatives must not take steps to distribute the estate. The claim should be fully investigated to determine whether it has merit. T...

A claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 must be submitted to the court within 6 months from the date of a grant of representation or letters of administration....

If you want to stop the administration of an estate, you can enter a caveat. What is a caveat? A caveat is a written notice given by someone (the caveator) which is filed at court to prevent proba...