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 [...]
In 2019, famous fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his involvement with brands such as Fendi and Chanel, passed away leaving a large sum of money, speculated to be around $1.5 million, to his beloved cat! This opened the discussion of how pet owners [...]
When someone dies, their legal and financial affairs are finalised through the process of Probate and Estate Administration. The amount of work involved depends on what they owned and what they owed when they died. Obtaining a Grant of Probate is the process of getting [...]
Debunking Common Probate Myths The passing of a loved one is a difficult time for all involved. Emotions can run high, and stress levels are not helped by the time and paperwork involved in carrying out their last wishes and organising their assets and [...]
