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  • How to Divide Personal Possessions during Probate

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sept-dec-2018/how-to-divide-personal-possessions-during-probate/ When sharing out sentimental items and treasured possessions during Probate, matters can become complicated. We provide some practical tips.

  • Can I Carry Out Probate Work on Behalf of the Executor?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/can-i-carry-out-probate-work-on-behalf-of-the-executor/ It’s not possible for anyone to simply step in and take over the role of Executor, but there are other tasks that can be carried out by someone other than the named Executor

  • Residue of the estate in probate | Co-op Solicitors

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jan-apr-2018/what-does-residue-mean-in-probate/ The residue of the estate in probate is what’s left after all liabilities, expenses, gifts and administration fees have been paid. For initial advice call 03300 372 892

  • What Is Intermeddling in an Estate?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-apr-jun-2019/what-is-intermeddling-in-an-estate/ Intermeddling is when the Executor who doesn’t want to act has already begun administering the Estate, by collecting in assets or settling debts, for example

  • When Don’t You Need Probate?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sep-dec-2017/when-dont-you-need-probate/ You usually don't need probate for assets worth less than £5,000 or for property owned as joint tenants with someone who's still alive.

  • What is a Small Estate in Probate?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-sept-dec-2018/what-is-a-small-estate-in-probate/ Depending on the value of assets and how they are held, an Estate may be considered as a “small Estate” and not require Probate. For free initial advice call 03300 372 892

  • What is a GROB (Gift with Reservation of Benefit?)

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-jul-sep-2019/what-is-a-grob-gift-with-reservation-of-benefit/ A gift with reservation of benefit (GROB) is where a person has made a gift during their lifetime but then retained some use or benefit of the gift

  • Selling Shares during Probate

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2018/selling-shares-during-probate/ We explain the different ways that shares can be owned and what to do if the share certificates are missing. For free initial advice call 03300 372 892

  • Is Probate Required if there is a Surviving Spouse?

    co-oplegalservices.co.uk/media-centre/articles-may-aug-2018/is-probate-required-if-there-is-a-surviving-spouse/ Whether Probate will be required will depend on what assets are in the Estate and how these are owned. For free initial advice call 03300 372 892