Probate

Probate delays mean there is even more need for life assurance

Introduction In order for executors (administrators where the deceased died intestate) to deal with assets in a deceased’s estate, they will need to obtain the grant of probate (letters of administration in the case of intestacy). The term ‘personal representatives’ is used below to describe both executors and administrators. Currently, Read more…

registration of trusts

When does an estate need to be registered on the TRS?

Estates and trusts created by a will An estate and/ or a trust(s) created by a will may need to be registered on HMRC’s Trust Registration Service (TRS). Personal representatives’ and trustees’ responsibilities Personal representatives of an estate and the trustees of a trust(s) created in a will have different Read more…