Probate

Executor – The Role and Responsibilities

When losing a loved one, it is easy to let emotions dictate important decisions when it comes to tying up the deceased’s affairs and this can sometimes cause disputes between family and friends if not everyone agrees, and this is why Executors are appointed. An [...]

By |2025-01-31T09:07:02+00:00January 31st, 2025|

How to Find your Legal Expert: Part 6 – Probate Solicitor

Dealing with the probate process can be upsetting and confusing and finding a trusted Probate Solicitor or Legal Adviser to guide you through is important. In this edition of the Backhouse guide to finding your legal expert, we have put together some useful tips to [...]

By |2025-01-21T17:36:32+00:00July 12th, 2024|

Blended Families and Wills

Blended families have become more common, and the intricacies of relationships and the sharing of assets can present unique challenges in estate planning. Drafting a Will within a blended family context requires a delicate balance of consideration, sensitivity and fairness. Blended families often involve children [...]

By |2024-05-23T09:54:07+01:00May 23rd, 2024|

When do you need a Solicitor to help with your Probate?

When a person dies, their assets are distributed to their beneficiaries after paying off any liabilities.  This is called Estate Administration, and the first stage is normally to obtain Grant of Probate from the Probate Registry and to calculate and pay any Inheritance Tax that [...]

By |2025-01-21T17:41:29+00:00November 3rd, 2023|
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