Wills and Probate

How to Make your Will and How to Administer the Estate of Someone Who has Died, With or Without Employing a Solicitor

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Product code: 10872
ISBN: 085202858X
224 pages
Format: Pb
Published by: Which? Books, 1999, 3rd edition

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Description of Wills and Probate

If you die without making a will your wealth could go to the very person you least want to have it and your loved ones could lose out, perhaps to the Inland Revenue.

The practical, easy-to-follow advice contained in this guide has already helped thousands of people to make their wills. Whether you are single, married, divorced or co-habiting, it will show you how to write your will in such a way that your wishes can be carried out without complications. This book not only provides sample text, but demonstrates how to change it at a later date.

The second part of this book covers probate: handling the administration of the estate of someone who has died. This book will enable you to decide wether you can execute the will confidently by yourself or whether you should call on professional help. Detailed case histories run through this section, including draft letters to exemplify the various points made.

The book covers the law and procedure in England and Wales and outlines the main differences which apply in Scotland and Northern Ireland. This revised edition also highlights changes in government policy twoards inheritance and describes what happens if there is no will.

Wills and Probate - Chapter headings

Foreword

1. Why you should make a will

2. Making a will

3. What to say in a will

4. Wills in Scotland

5. Probate

6.The Administration of an Estate

7. Distribution on Intestacy

8. In Scotland, Confirmation

9. Distribution on Intestacy in Scotland

10. Wills and Probate in Northern Ireland

Appendix I (Northern Ireland): Land Registry Assent Form

Appendix II (Northern Ireland): Land Registry Registration Form

Addresses

Index