Funeral Planning: The Initial Stages

Whether a death is expected or not, losing a loved one can be extremely difficult to cope with. People experience grief in different ways, and planning a funeral can feel like a heavy burden at this time. Here, we’ll talk through the initial actions involved in planning a funeral following the death of a loved…

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Items That May Be Surprisingly Valuable

Everyone gathers possessions, keepsakes, trinkets and memories over their lifetime. Numerous treasures (or clutter) can be found in our garages, under-stair cupboards, and loft spaces. It is common for people to be unaware of the worth of certain belongings, and numerous shocks can arise while decluttering the homes of departed loved ones for probate. Some…

International Probate – All You Need to Know

International probate is the process of managing a decedent’s estate who has assets spread across several nations. Each nation has unique probate rules and procedures, making this a potentially complicated and time-consuming process.  This blog covers all you need to know about International probate. Review the Assets Determining the deceased person’s assets and which nations…

Dying Intestate – Are There Any Benefits?

There aren’t any actual benefits to passing away intestate. In fact, it has a number of drawbacks, not just for your family members who you leave behind but also for you as the deceased. This blog will discuss what happens when someone dies intestate. What Does ‘Dying Intestate Mean? Dying intestate means you have died…

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Celebrities Who Have Cheated Death

The matter of probate and death is heavy – there’s no avoiding that. But one thing about life is that we never know what is around the corner, and you cannot cheat death.. or can you? The news is full of untimely deaths and bad news, so we thought we would put a different spin…

Making A Will for Overseas Assets

Inheritance tax and probate laws differ between countries, which is why it is important to ensure your will covers all your assets if you are a British National who lives in the UK but owns assets overseas. Read on to find out how to make provisions for your overseas assets. What is a Cross-Border Estate?…