Articles, tagged with "testator", page 3

Wills - Distributing Your Property

The first step to take to before making a Will and stating who will benefit, is to set out a rough estimate of how much your estate is worth and what constitutes your estate. What you can leave behind and be distributed in your Will can take many forms. L... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Disinheriting a Dependent In Your Will

Often a testator will decide not to include certain family members in their Will. Most people will usually favour certain family members especially their immediate family, the law encourages this so that you avoid any disputes. Although it must be remembe... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

How To Revoke a Will

For those of you that have written your Will and desire to change it, you are able to revoke your old one and replace it altogether with with a new one. All Wills should contain a clause that revokes any previous Will that you have written or any codicil'... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

When Are You Too Young To Actually Create A Last Will And Testament

It is very common for individuals to ask when is it too early to have your Last Will and Testament prepared. The answer to this question is that in fact it is never too early to have it prepared. However, it is generally recommended that you should prepar... Read >
Author: Michael Dar

Does A Last Will And Testament Need To Be Signed To Be Valid

One of the most hotly litigated issues that comes about is a situation where a Last Will and Testament has been created by a testator but it was not signed. Although the courts are many times split on this issue the fact of the matter is that a Will needs... Read >
Author: Michael Dar

If You Have Assets How Do You Designate Beneficiaries?

Well you have worked very hard for many years and finally the time has come to actually name your beneficiaries of your estate. The term estate actually refers to the fact that your assets that you have accumulated through the years of hard work belong to... Read >
Author: Michael Dar

Contesting a Will - Testamentary Capacity

Testamentary capacity describes the person's legal and mental ability to make or alter the Will. Anyone that has drafted a Will must have been deemed with adequate testamentary capacity at the time of the drafting process. It is also establishing whether... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Contesting a Will - Will Disputes

Wills disputes are becoming more and more common place in society today. It is no surprise when the largest asset in someone's estate is usually the family home, and the value of that family home has increased significantly through the testator's lifetime... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Contesting a Will - Forged Wills

Homemade Wills have increased the rates of the volume of fraudulent allegations. Figures have raised 175% in the number of High Court cases involving disputed Wills. If there is a case for claiming that a Will is invalid because it is a forged, then the W... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

Contesting a Will - Undue Influence

Wills are classed as legally binding documents. It is possible for anyone to draft a Will and you do need to be a solicitor to be a witness. A Will must be signed and witnessed by two people who are not named as beneficiaries for the Will to be legally bi... Read >
Author: cgyles6819

How To Avoid An Inheritance Claim When Acting As An Executor

When someone dies they usually leave behind a Will and an estate to distribute, this responsibility falls to the executor of the estate. This is quite a responsible position and should not be taken on lightly. If some proper legal steps are not taken, exe... Read >
Author: Tim Bishop

A Brief Guide To The Terms Used in UK Probate

Someone whom has been nominated to act as a personal representative for an estate must apply to the Probate Registry for a Grant of Representation. The process of 'probate' involves the personal representative ( 'PR' ) administering the estate. This in... Read >
Author: Tim Bishop

How Can A Trustee Be Removed That Was Designated In A Last Will And Testament?

One of the concerns that seems to keep coming up is the notion that the testator (or in other words the person who has died) put in their will the name of a specific person to actually act as trustee and representative of the entire estate. However, after... Read >
Author: Michael Dar

UK Probate Solicitors And How They Can Help You

Due to the complex nature of probate cases, you will normally find that your solicitor will be a specialist in the UK probate law. This does mean that the advice you receive will be invaluable. This area of the law also tends to be quite emotional and str... Read >
Author: Tim Bishop

Must A Will And Last Testament Be Typed To Be Accepted

Say that you are actually visiting your rich uncle Ned. He has worked so many years and actually has amassed a sizeable fortune that he wishes to bestow upon his family. Imagine also that your uncle Ned has two sons that he absolutely does not like and in... Read >
Author: Michael Dar

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