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Add| ID | Header | Style | Sequence | Text | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | Wills | 21 | 101 | A will is a formal document which sets out how a person wishes to dispose of his or her property on death. A person may make as many wills as he wishes, but the only relevant one is the last valid will made before his death provided all prior wills have been revoked. You can write a will yourself, or have us write it for you. There is no set cost for having a solicitor write your will and this depends on your instructions as to the type of will you wish to make and whether it is a simple or complex will. | edit | delete |
| 47 | Probate & Administration of Estates | 21 | 201 | Where a deceased dies leaving a valid will the executor named in the will must apply to the Probate office to extract a Grant of Probate to carry out the wishes of the deceased in respect of the distribution of property and other assets of the deceased’s estate. Where a deceased dies with no will in place this is commonly referred to as an intestacy and the legal next of kin can apply for a Grant of Administration at the Probate Office. These are very complex and time-consuming processes, and it is important that the executor and next of kin receives expert legal advice to ensure that the application for probate or a grant of administration runs smoothly and is not unduly delayed. We are happy to assist you with any such application you may have. | edit | delete |
| 48 | Claims against an Estate | 21 | 301 | There are many claims which can be taken against an Estate of the Deceased. These claims include Section 111 applications to the Court wherein the spouse of the Deceased takes their ‘legal right share’ of the Estate. The legal right share is one third if the Deceased leaves a spouse and children, or two thirds if the spouse leaves a spouse and no children. Children of the deceased can also take a claim under Section 117 of the Succession Act 1965. In these applications there are a number of criteria which can be taken into account by the court when deciding whether the Deceased failed in their moral duty to make proper provision for the child. Please contact our office for legal advice if you think that you have a claim that you wish to discuss. | edit | delete |