Posted by the Private Client team on 12th June 2023
Facing the loss of a loved one is an incredibly challenging and emotional time. Amidst the grief, there's a need to navigate through the practical matters that follow. If you find yourself wondering what to do when a loved one passes away, our...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 24th January 2023
An executor in a Will is a person or entity designated to carry out the instructions and wishes outlined in the Will. The executor is responsible for managing the deceased person's assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 11th January 2023
Looking At The Average Costs Of Estate Administration (Probate) One of the most common questions we get asked about Probate is how much it will cost. We know from many years of experience that there is no typical cost for probate...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 18th November 2022
Our Lasting Powers Of Attorney Process will help you make a new Lasting Powers of Attorney ('LPA'). For some, making LPA's can be a daunting experience but we are happy to work with you. That's why when you choose to work with Bennett Griffin...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 13th October 2022
Purpose Of The Inheritance Act The purpose of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (the Act) is to allow certain classes of individuals to make a claim against an estate if the will or the intestacy did not make reasonable...
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Posted by the Management team on 6th July 2022
At Bennett Griffin, we will help you through the process of either making a new Will, or reviewing your existing Will. Many assume that their possessions will pass to their loved ones, but this is often not the case. If you die without a Will,...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 25th April 2022
*UPDATED: First published November 2020* At Bennett Griffin LLP, we have a team of specialists specifically to advise and assist Executors. If you have been entrusted with the formal role of an Executor, this guide will brief you on...
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Posted by the Private Client team on 7th February 2022
Following consultations last year, the Ministry of Justice have raised the cost of all Grant applications made to the Probate Registry from 26th January 2022, from £215 to £273 (based on applications without a solicitor). This is the better...
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Posted by the Management team on 17th May 2021
For many there are blurred lines between an attorney and an executor, however, its simple. Here is a short video to help you understand what makes the difference between an attorney and an...
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Posted by the Dispute Resolution team on 19th April 2021
It is inevitably emotional when a parent dies. But what happens if you discover the further painful reality that you have been excluded from their Will? It is the last thing many people want to consider at such a difficult time; however it is...
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