If you are acting as an executor or administrator of a loved one’s estate, one of your first tasks will be to value it. If the deceased owned a house, its likely to be one of the estate’s most valuable assets, so valuing it should be a priority. Executors and administrators are often unsure about …
When someone dies, those left behind must deal with their estate. This involves valuing the assets, clearing the debts and liabilities, and dividing what’s left between the beneficiaries. The probate process can be confusing and overwhelming, and those tasked with navigating it often have a host of questions, including ‘Can you sell a house before …
If you have been tasked with acting as the executor of a loved one’s estate, you might be asking yourself, ‘Do I need a probate solicitor?’ There is no legal obligation for executors or anyone else involved in estate administration to seek legal advice when carrying out their duties. However, given the complexity of probate …
Probate is the term given to the legal right to deal with someone’s Estate when they have died. How long the probate process takes depends on numerous factors, including the size and complexity of the Estate in question. However, all probate matters follow the same probate timeline. Here, our expert probate solicitors explain the probate …
When searching for ‘probate solicitors Newcastle’, it can be hard to know where to start. Probate law can be complex, and if you are dealing with probate matters, chances are that you are grieving a lost one who has recently died. You need a law firm that not only possesses notable expertise and experience in …
Applying for probate is an integral part of the estate administration process. Until you obtain probate, you may be unable to deal with the estate’s assets and fulfil your duties as an executor or administrator. At Birch & Co., our dedicated wills and probate solicitors routinely assist clients in applying for probate. Our advice is …
When a deceased person leaves a Will, they usually nominate individuals to administer their estate. Those individuals are known as ‘executors’. However, when a person dies intestate, without leaving a will, there will be no chosen executors. Instead, certain individuals, such as the deceased’s spouse, civil partner, children, or parents, can apply to act as …
If you are searching for a ‘Probate lawyer near me’, chances are you have a probate matter in respect of which you need legal advice. At Birch & Co., we understand that dealing with probate can be overwhelming. That’s why we have a team of expert probate lawyers dedicated to assisting clients in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and …
Executors of a Will play a crucial role in estate administration. They are the individuals entrusted with carrying out the wishes of the deceased and ensuring their estate is distributed in accordance with the terms of their Will. Many who take on this role do not have prior experience in estate administration, and the complex …
English law recognises that everyone should be free to leave their estate to anyone or any charitable causes they see fit. As a result, the Courts are often reluctant to step in and change the terms of a Will. However, the beneficiaries can sometimes vary a Will’s terms and change their entitlement by executing a …
