So do you need a grant of probate? Well, if you are an Executor of a Will or a Representative of a deceased person (if there is no Will), you will need to establish whether a Grant of Probate is required for the estate. Usually, a Grant of Probate is required from a government department …
How does Someone Contest a Will?
Disputes regarding Wills are becoming increasingly common due to the value of the estates involved, so how do you contest a will? Well, continued increases in property prices have also contributed to this problem, in this post we give some ideas as to how someone could contest a will. There are various reasons for someone …
What is a Grant of Probate?
So what is a grant of probate, most people have heard the term “Probate”, however far fewer are aware of what it means. Just because we have a Will, that does not automatically mean that after death the people dealing with such affairs can then immediately begin sharing out an estate. If there is a …
Grant of Probate – Devon Will Writer
Just because we have a Will, that does not automatically mean that upon our death the people dealing with our affairs (Executors) can then immediately begin sharing out our estate according to the terms of our Will. If a deceased person owns property in their sole name or as a joint tenant in common with …
What is Probate? – A Devon Will Writer
Most people have heard the term “Probate”, however far fewer are aware of what is Probate, what does it mean and what it stands for? Just because we have a Will, that does not automatically mean that upon our death the people dealing with our affairs (Executors) can then immediately begin sharing out our estate …
Why is the Security of a Will Document Important? Experience of a Devon Will Writer.
There are certain circumstances whereby the location and security of a Will are crucial. When your spouse is NOT the biological parent of your children is a very important example of this. It is increasingly common that people who remarry or cohabit after their previous spouse has died, wish for their new spouse or partner …
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A Day in the Life of a Devon Will Writer
My name is Michael Cotterill, and I am a professional Devon Will Writer. What does an average day look like for me? Although no two days are the same, I outline below some common occurrences. Of course, taking client instructions then creating their resulting Wills and Will documentation is part of most days. Most people …
Solicitor v Professional Will Writer for Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney & Probate
A Will is either legally valid, or it is not. Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is either successfully registered with a court, or it is not. Grant of Probate is either obtained or it is not. Therefore, the choice of how these are achieved is one solely for a potential client wishing to arrange either …
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Probate Services – What do they mean?
Most of us have heard the term “Probate”, and Probate Services but how many of us know what they mean? Having a Will is only part of a larger process after you die if you own assets in your sole name. These assets include all property as well as savings and investments usually in excess …
TRF Wills (TRF) was created by Michael Cotterill in 2005. He is a member of the Society of Will Writers and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office.