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Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
2M ago
Delays in the probate system have hit the headlines of late, with bereaved families having to wait many months to obtain a grant of probate – a stark contrast to the 16 weeks the Government says the application should take. Adding to this ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
4M ago
The latest analysis of Ministry of Justice data shows there’s been a 65% increase in year-long probate cases. The delays continue to cause significant emotional distress and financial losses for families who are already facing a difficult time in ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
4M ago
Buy-to-let properties have become a common feature of many people’s investment portfolio, and so it is becoming increasingly common for executors to have to deal with a rental property in an estate after someone has died. If you have been asked to be ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
9M ago
Carrying out the duties of an executor is both a privilege and a burden. You have been tasked with ensuring that someone’s wishes are carried out after their death, and this can often be more complex and take longer than you imagine. Some ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
11M ago
When dealing with the administration of an estate, distributing the gifts is one of the final stages. It is important that executors do not make distributions too soon, to protect themselves and the estate against debts or claims. Executors are advised not ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
1y ago
Being an executor is an important role and a serious responsibility. Even a simple estate can be more difficult than many people realise and you should ensure that you understand the role and are willing to take on the responsibility before starting to act ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
1y ago
The role of a deputy is similar to that of an attorney. If you are acting as an attorney, this will be because the person you are acting for specifically chose you to act and they made a document called a ‘power of attorney’ at a time when they ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
1y ago
While financial assets can be divided relatively easily when settling an estate, this is not usually possible with heirlooms such as a painting, a piece of furniture or individual pieces of jewellery. Even if items are not valuable, such items may be the ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
2y ago
Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the grant of probate, paying out to beneficiaries ..read more
Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors Blog » Probate
2y ago
There are issues with some companies who offered pre-paid Funeral Plans and indeed one company, ‘SureHands’, has collapsed with many people not knowing whether they will have their money returned. The same looks now to be happening with Probate ..read more