What is Testamentary Capacity?
Testamentary capacity refers to a testator’s mental ability at the time of making or altering their Will. The testator must be of... Read More
What is a Deed of Family Arrangement?
When a Legal Representative administers an Estate, their job is to ensure that the deceased’s assets are distributed either in accordance with... Read More
What Happens When a Will Cannot be Fully Distributed?
There are a variety of reasons why a will cannot be fully distributed. This short article will cover a handful of situations... Read More
What is a Probate Requisition?
In the initial stages of administering an estate, when making an application for a Grant of Representation you must submit to the... Read More
What Steps Do You Need To Take To Commence Acting As a Power of Attorney
It can be a very difficult and stressful time when someone ‘loses capacity’. Under the Power of Attorney Act 2014, to lose... Read More
Common Will Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
It’s easy to think that there isn’t much work put into preparing a Will and that it’s as easy as writing down... Read More
What Happens if Someone Does Not Capacity and Does Not Have a Power of Attorney?
Firstly, if you are unsure if someone has capacity, the person in question can be seen by their treating doctor to determine... Read More
What Needs to be Done Once Someone has Passed Away
What happens when someone dies? Once someone has passed away, there are certain steps required to be undertaken in order to deal... Read More
What Happens if a Person Does Not Have Capacity and Does Not Have a Will?
Firstly, if you are unsure if someone has capacity, the person in question can be seen by their treating doctor to determine... Read More
What is the difference between Leave Reserved and Renouncing Probate?
Leave Reserved If you are appointed as Executor of a Will and you do not wish to apply for a Grant of... Read More