09:15, Mon, Oct 2, 2023 Updated: 09:15, Mon, Oct 2, 2023 From progress to standstill – a widower's journey applying for probate after the death of his wife has been perplexing at times. Article ...

If you’re named as an executor in a loved one’s will, you’ll be responsible for sorting out their affairs and sharing out their assets. This process is known as estate administration. This generally ...

A woman has hit out over a probate issue - after her husband died, and now she can’t access their savings or sell their house. Writing into the Guardian newspaper's consumer affairs section, the woman ...

Birmingham, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The term ‘Probate’ refers to a legal document that proves to the asset holders that they’re discharging the assets to authorised individuals. If there is a ...

Bereaved people trying to unlock estates are waiting six weeks on average to obtain probate, but using paper forms or making mistakes can mean delays of up to six months, warn lawyers. Applying for ...

Dealing with the death of a loved one is upsetting and stressful enough, but there are specific and sometimes complex rules to follow if you have been put in charge of managing their estate. The ins ...

When it comes to trying to pass on wealth, consumers often find themselves stuck between inheritance tax (IHT) and capital gains tax (CGT). However, getting probate and some professional assistance ...

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Worsening probate delays are leaving many bereaved families 'at their wits' end' and out of pocket on reclaiming tax on investment losses, say legal and money experts. Wait times on unlocking estates ...