One of the most common questions families ask when dealing with a bereavement is how long the probate process will take. The honest answer is that it varies considerably, and some of the factors that cause delays are within your control while others are not. Here is a realistic guide to what to expect. Typical…
Inheritance tax has a reputation as a tax on the wealthy, but the reality is more complicated. Rising property values mean that a growing number of ordinary families find themselves facing an unexpected bill. Understanding how the tax works, and what reliefs are available, is the first step to making sure your estate is as…
Most people have a rough idea of what they’d want to happen to their estate when they die. But if you haven’t put a valid will in place, those wishes count for nothing. In England and Wales, a strict legal formula called the intestacy rules takes over, and the results can be very different from…
A will is arguably one of the most important legal documents you can sign in your lifetime, but as the will writing sector currently unregulated, it’s easy to fall victim to rogue will writers. As it stands there are no restrictions in the UK on who can prepare a will: meaning anyone, whether qualified or…
Managing the affairs of a loved one when they pass away is understandably an emotional experience for any family, and one which Milne Moser Solicitors will always endeavour to be as stress-free as possible. Looming over the realm of probate has been a government proposal to introduce additional fees – referred to in some circles…