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I live abroad and am the sole beneficiary of a will in the UK. The will is with a solicitor but I need to know their arrangement with the deceased, inc funeral co... read more

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where does one give reports about bad practice committed by Lawyers?

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Daniel Stanton's response

The first step is to raise the issue with the lawyer involved. If you are not satisfied then you need to contact the person within the practice ... read more

I am executor for my (batchelor/childless) brother who has left a substantial estate (well above the tax threshold) by will to me and my sister.. Is there any way... read more

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Bill Willcocks' response

You really need to seek advice from a solicitor who specialises in probate matters. This is not something you should dabble in unless you know w... read more

I am an executor together with a firm of lawyers. They want to charge both an hourly rate and a percentage of the estate value. Together this will pay them arou... read more

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What is inheritance tax and will I have to pay it when I die?

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Inheritance tax (IHT) is the tax paid to the Government on someone’s net estate when they die. An individual’s net estate is the sum total of eve... read more

Should I make a Will? I understand that without a will my husband will get everything anyway so is there any point?

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It is only partially true that without a will your husband will get everything when you die. Firstly, he would automatically inherit your persona... read more