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  • What to Do When a Relative Dies

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2017/what-to-do-when-a-relative-dies/ Probate Solicitor explains the requirements that apply in most cases when a loved one has died in England or Wales. For initial advice call 03300 372 892

  • Inheritance Tax – You Only Have 6 Months to Pay

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2018/inheritance-tax-you-only-have-6-months-to-pay/ The amount of Inheritance Tax owed has to be calculated based on the value of the deceased persons’ Estate, and the correct IHT form completed.

  • How to Deal with Probate Liabilities

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2018/how-to-deal-with-probate-liabilities/ Personal Representatives are required to pay any outstanding debts in strict order or risk personal liability. For initial advice call 03300 372 892

  • Probate - Gifted Property and Inheritance Tax Explained

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/probate-gifted-property-and-inheritance-tax-explained/ This article explains in which circumstances Inheritance Tax might apply to a gifted property as well as the wider rules around lifetime gifts and inheritance tax

  • Can the executor of a will act alone during probate?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/can-one-executor-act-alone-during-probate/ A sole Executor can usually act alone, but not always. If joint Executors are appointed, one of the Executor’s can act alone if the other Executors formally agree to this

  • What if a New Will was Made Just before My Loved One Died?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sept-dec-2016/what-if-a-new-will-was-made-just-before-my-loved-one-died/ We look at some of the risks and associated problems when a new Will was made just before someone dies and how those problems could be resolved.

  • Who Is Entitled to Read a Will after Death?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2018/who-is-entitled-to-read-a-will-after-death/ Before Grant of Probate is issued, only those named as Executors can read the Will. After the Grant of Probate is issued, the Will becomes a public document.