Executors’ Duties The executors of a deceased’s estate have the following duties (and this list is not exhaustive):- Arrange the funeral. Obtain details of all assets and debts. Pay any inheritance tax (IHT) due. Obtain a grant of probate (a document which allows the executors to deal with the assets of the deceased). Gather in […]
Many of us would have already come across or received notifications from “ghost” accounts (where someone has died but their online account is still open) on one social media platform or another. It can be a little disconcerting and sometime distressing to receive a message reminding you of the birthday for someone who is no […]
On Wednesday 15 March 2017, the Supreme Court handed down the long-awaited judgement in Ilott v. The Blue Cross & others, the first case under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 to reach the UK’s highest court. It is a keystone of the law that a person is able to leave their estate […]
Digital Assets And Death – 5 Top Tips When thinking about what happens to your assets on death, you most likely think of your property, your bank accounts and any savings/investments you may have. However, in this digital age that we live in, have you stopped to think about what happens to your ‘digital assets’ […]