co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/can-a-beneficiary-also-be-an-executor-in-probate/ There is no reason why a beneficiary cannot also act as Executor during Probate. In fact, this is quite a common occurrence. We explain what each role entails
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-oct-dec-2019/notifying-a-mortgage-company-of-a-death/ It’s important to notify the mortgage provider as soon as possible. We explain the simplest way to notify a mortgage provider of a homeowner’s death
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sept-dec-2018/after-probate-is-done-when-can-money-be-distributed/ This is possibly one of the most important questions to an Estate’s Executors and Beneficiaries, but is dependent on a range of factors.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-aug-2015/avoiding-conflicts-when-as-a-joint-executor/ If the Will names joint Executors, it’s important to avoid conflict between them during Probate, but that can sometimes be easier said than done
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/what-are-interim-payments-in-probate/ It may be possible for payments to be made to beneficiaries while Probate is still ongoing – these are called interim payments
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-march-2019/what-to-do-after-a-motorbike-accident/ These steps will help get you on the road to recovery as quickly as possible, as well as avoiding unnecessary complications further down the line if you make a claim
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sept-dec-2018/how-to-deal-with-shares-on-a-taxable-estate/ We explain how to value shares during Probate and how to report the value of these to HMRC for Inheritance Tax purposes
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/residuary-beneficiaries-and-legacy-beneficiaries-in-probate-explained/ We explain the difference between residuary and legacy beneficiaries in Probate, including what each is entitled to inherit and the order of distribution
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2017/closing-a-bank-account-after-someone-dies/ Each bank and financial institution will want to see a copy of the Death Certificate and proof that you have the authority to close the bank account.
co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/what-happens-when-joint-executors-disagree/ Joint Executors need to act in agreement during Probate. If disputes cannot be resolved through negotiations, one Executor can apply to the Court to remove the other