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The Government Bows to Pressure Over Probate Fees

The Government Bows to Pressure Over Probate Fees Lack of parliamentary time and mounting pressure…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonNovember 6, 2019
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To Protect Themselves Executors Should Ideally Maintain a Neutral Position, Ensure All Beneficiaries Are Treated Fairly and Consider Indemnity Insurance

To Protect Themselves Executors Should Ideally Maintain a Neutral Position, Ensure All Beneficiaries Are Treated…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonSeptember 11, 2019
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Can Executors Claim Expenses Against an Estate?

Can Executors Claim Expenses Against an Estate? When you become the executor of an estate,…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonJuly 2, 2019
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Changes in Probate charges introduced this month present a new issue for Executors

An executor is responsible for any outgoings connected with a deceased estate, including probate fees,…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonApril 8, 2019
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Executors can be held responsible for unpaid debts connected to a deceased estate

Executors can be held responsible for unpaid debts connected to a deceased estate Executors can…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonMarch 18, 2019
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HM Courts and Tribunals Service launches online probate service across England and Wales

The Courts Service is confident that their new online probate applications system will enable most executors,…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonJanuary 25, 2019
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Santander Fined £32.8 million for Holding Money from Bereaved Accounts

A chaotic probate and bereavement service at Santander bank, left beneficiaries out of pocket as…
Guy Everington
Guy EveringtonDecember 28, 2018
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Registration of Trusts

Executors need to be aware that, if a Trust arises out of a Will, where…
Roger Pratt
Roger PrattSeptember 4, 2018
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Section 27 Trustee Act Notices & DWP Claims

I am indebted to a recent item on the STEP (Society of Trust & Estate…
Roger Pratt
Roger PrattSeptember 4, 2018
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Transferring the Nil rate band – retention of key documents

TRANSFERRING THE NIL RATE BAND - Retaining documents on first death The provisions allowing any…
Roger Pratt
Roger PrattSeptember 4, 2018
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  • The Government Bows to Pressure Over Probate Fees
  • To Protect Themselves Executors Should Ideally Maintain a Neutral Position, Ensure All Beneficiaries Are Treated Fairly and Consider Indemnity Insurance
  • Can Executors Claim Expenses Against an Estate?
  • Changes in Probate charges introduced this month present a new issue for Executors
  • Executors can be held responsible for unpaid debts connected to a deceased estate
  • HM Courts and Tribunals Service launches online probate service across England and Wales
  • Santander Fined £32.8 million for Holding Money from Bereaved Accounts
  • Registration of Trusts
  • Section 27 Trustee Act Notices & DWP Claims
  • Transferring the Nil rate band – retention of key documents
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  • Trustees should get expert advice
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  • Two executors – but only one wishes to obtain probate
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  • Register of wills
  • Help Your Family and Friends by Writing your Will
  • Will new Digital Probate Service expose Executors to more claims?
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  • Understanding the Role of the Executor
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