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Distributing the gifts in an estate after probate

Distributing the gifts in an estate after probate

When dealing with the administration of an estate, distributing the gifts is one of the final stages. It is important that executors do not make distributions too soon, to protect themselves and the estate against debts or claims. Executors are advised not to pay out...
When should a lay trustee consult a solicitor?

When should a lay trustee consult a solicitor?

‘Trusts are typically used to preserve assets for loved ones in private client estate planning, and many trusts are fairly inactive a lot of the time,’ says Jaime Denega, a solicitor in the wills and probate team with Wollens in South Devon. ‘Often action is only...