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Below are 8 recent questions from the 'Ask Our Expert' section:

Are Verbal Changes to a Will Valid?

Having written a will, it is important that it is kept up to date. Circumstances change, and this document should reflect these changes. This is...

Can I Set up Another Trust?

Individuals choose to form a trust for a variety of reasons. Many ‘high worth’ individuals wish to find a tax efficient method of giving money to...

Moving to Canada, Would My Will Cover the UK Law?

Ensuring that your will is in order should be a priority for anyone who owns property or has children. Dying intestate (that is, without having left...

No Will and High Debts: How to Decide Who to Pay?

Dealing with credit card debt is not something with which you wish to be dealing after the death of a loved one. This is made all the more...

Should Deceased Person's Estate Pay Bank Loan?

Dealing with debt after a death can be complicated. Depending on the financial situation of the deceased individual, there may be numerous...

Solicitor Contact: Executors Who Are Also Beneficiaries?

Duties of an Executor It is commonplace practice for the executors of a will to also be beneficiaries and for a solicitor to also act as an...

What if a Witness to Will Dies Before You?

The witnessing of a will is one of the most important safeguards required by the probate process. While the death of a witness does not invalidate a...

Where Can I Find a Revoked Will?

It is sometimes the case that an individual will change their mind about their intentions and wishes for the treatment of their affairs after their...