Author Archives: Stephen Pett

Is mother entitled to anything?

Is mother entitled to anything? I want to know if my mother is entitled to anything please. My sister died  9 months ago after having been married for only 6 months.  Proper to her death she had a will that … Continue reading

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Dealing with finances when your partner dies

Dealing with finances and protecting your family’s future when your partner dies. According to the Women’s National Commission, an estimated 500 women become widowed in the UK every day. But while losing your husband is devastating for any woman, for … Continue reading

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Intestacy – New Rules On the Way?

Intestacy & Family Provision Claims on Death The Law Commission (December 2011) have published a Report on what should happen when someone dies without a Will and for people living together. Full details can be downloaded form the foot of this page. Intestacy … Continue reading

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My father is missing presumed dead

Question: my father has been missing for 5 years. We presume he is dead.  Can we deal with his assets? Answer: Presumption of death In England and Wales an application may be made to the relevant probate registrar for an … Continue reading

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Problem Wills and DIY probate

Problem Wills and DIY Probate. Over the last 10 years, DIY Probate has taken market share from solicitors. In 2011, nearly 16,000 people whose Last Wills came up for probate didn’t appoint an executor to sort out the estate, or … Continue reading

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Before I die

Things to do before I die Part 3. Before I die is intended to help people be better organised and leave behind less hassle for others. 6)  Before I die: Make Registration Easy One one of the duties which has … Continue reading

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Things to do before I die

Things to do before I die Part 1. Around half the folk in England and Wales have a Last Will.  Less than one in ten has a decent legal plan in place.   They and their families pay dearly for the … Continue reading

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