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An Executor does not automatically get paid for carrying out the role, but they can claim back any expenses they have been required to pay from the Estate.

When you purchase a property, once contracts have been exchanged and the money has been received by the seller’s Solicitors, the property is legally yours.

The probate registry is part of the HM Courts & Tribunal Service. It issues legal documents giving authority to deal with the estate of someone who has died.

Matrimonial assets are financial assets that you and/or your spouse acquire during your marriage.

Fathers who don't live with their children need to agree contact with their primary caregiver or (if an agreement can't be reached) apply for a Court Order

If an estate is liable to pay inheritance tax, this needs to be paid to HM Revenue & Customs before probate can be granted.

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