Don’t risk incorrect estate distribution, conduct a Certainty Will Search
Taking a client’s word that no Will exists or that there is no later Will of the deceased poses a risk that the estate will be distributed incorrectly either as an intestacy or by using an invalid Will. This not only prevents the deceased’s wishes from being carried out but also means that it opens […]
Title Research launches a new guide on administering an estate with US assets
Title Research’s newest guide explains the complexities of administering an estate with US assets. Estate administration can be complex. Among the list of tasks that add to this complexity is when an estate contains assets that are held overseas, specifically, in the United States (US). US shares can be very difficult to sell or transfer, […]
Will Brexit affect the Wills and Probate Industry ?
At this stage its difficult to know exactly how to stay compliant in light of Brexit as we don’t know what changes there will be in legislation. However, the main legislation governing wills is the Wills Act 1837 which given its age it clearly was not implemented under an EU directive and is not therefore […]
Fruitful Probate Service User Group meeting revealed increased usage
A productive Probate Service User Group meeting took place recently where HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) took on board recent practitioners’ insights into the service. HMCTS joined The Law Society, STEP Society, Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and Royal National Institute of Blind People to hear […]