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  • What is a Section 27 Notice in Probate?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/what-is-a-section-27-notice-in-probate/ A Section 27 notice is an advertisement that is placed in the Gazette to inform any potential creditors that an Estate is soon going to be distributed

  • Do All Wills Go to Probate?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2016/do-all-wills-go-to-probate/ Factors that decide if an Estate goes through Probate are usually the value of the Estate and whether there are assets such as a property or land.

  • The Will has Several Executors - Who Does What?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2018/the-will-has-several-executors-who-does-what/ Not all of the named Executors have to take an active role in administering the Estate, there are several options. For initial advice call 03300 372 892

  • Residence Nil Rate Band Explained

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2017/residence-nil-rate-band-explained/ In order to use the Residence Nil Rate Band, the person who died must have left their home, or a share of it, to their direct descendants.

  • Can You Pay Funeral Expenses Out of the Estate

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sep-dec-2017/can-you-pay-funeral-expenses-out-of-the-estate/ Funeral costs can be paid from the deceased person’s Estate (T&C Apply), but you may have to wait until the Probate process has been completed.

  • Probate for Non UK Residents

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sept-dec-2018/probate-for-non-uk-residents/ If you are trying to administer the Estate of a deceased British person who lived outside of the UK, our Probate Solicitors can help you.

  • What Does the Executor of a Will Get Paid?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2018/what-does-the-executor-of-a-will-get-paid/ 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.

  • Dealing with Premium Bonds during Probate

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/dealing-with-premium-bonds-during-probate/ We explain what Premium Bonds are, how they work and what happens to them after the owner’s death