It can be difficult and time-consuming to handle a loved one's estate after they have passed away. With many estates needing longer than a year to settle, delays in the probate procedure are becoming more common. This blog looks at the reasons why getting a grant of...
Probate resealing is a legal process that allows a Grant of Probate (or equivalent legal authority) issued in one jurisdiction to be formally recognised and validated for use in another jurisdiction, specifically in England and Wales. The core purpose is to avoid the...
Recognition of UK probate grants With regard to probates, the UK only has three jurisdictions: England and Wales Northern Ireland Scotland Hence, for a deceased person who was domiciled in any of these jurisdictions but had assets in another, one grant is required....
Let us take a typical case of an individual domiciled in Australia and passes away leaving his registered home and bank accounts in London. The UK land registry can not recognise the Australian letters of executorship nor will the financial institution recognise it....
The Medallion Guarantee has a number of different names, including the Medallion Stamp, the Medallion Signature, and the Gold Medallion – however, whatever you choose to call it, it is important to know what it is all about, and what it means for you. The Medallion...
An apostille certificate is a useful thing. It's a certificate that is issued for documents so that they can be recognised in member states, and won't be subject to additional checks and legislation. Usually, the apostille certificate will be issued by the state where...
The probate process entails proving and registering the last will of a deceased person in the Supreme Court. It is the obligation of the executor of the deceased person's will to administer their estate and oversee the process of disposing of their debts and assets. A...