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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 →

Cut Probate Fees Our friendly and co-operative approach to dealing with an estate after death typically results in a cut of probate fees of 75%  or even more.  As well as being a great relief to family executors who don’t really … Continue reading →

How to Pay For A Funeral. How to pay for a funeral is a question we often get asked.   In many countries the vast majority of the population have dealt with the issue in their lifetimes by arranging a … Continue reading →

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 →

The England & Wales High Court has declined to overturn the will of the late Thomas Joseph Smith on grounds of mental incapacity.  It also refused her claim under the Inheritance (Provision for family and Dependants) Act 1975 and awarded costs … Continue reading →

Joint Tenants Tenants in Common – and will I be in real trouble if widowed? Note: Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common is an important issue in this enquiry which is about remarriage. Question: Hi, I was wondering: my husband … Continue reading →