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 …
Dealing with the Estate of someone who has died can be a stressful, overwhelming task. Many executors have little prior experience in estate administration, so terms like ‘probate’ and ‘grant of probate’ can cause confusion and exacerbate the strain of an already difficult time. Before beginning the job of distributing an estate in accordance with …
Dealing with a loved one’s estate can be complex and overwhelming, exacerbating your stress at an already difficult time. The UK’s intricate probate laws can be difficult to understand and navigate, so when you are chosen to act as the executor of your loved one’s Will, you may not know where to start. One of …
Probate is the legal process of dealing with the estate of a deceased person. The individuals tasked with doing so are nominated by the deceased under their Will and are known as ‘executors’. Save in limited circumstances, such as when the estate is comprised solely of personal belongings like furniture and cars, executors usually need …
Most people only need to consider the concept of probate when they have lost a loved one. As a result, they do not know when probate is required or understand what it entails, and dealing with the assets of the person who has died can be confusing and overwhelming at an already stressful and emotionally …