Guides for Beneficiaries and Executors
Buying out siblings from an inherited property
Buying out siblings from an inherited property requires a specific process and can’t happen…
Inheriting a house with a mortgage
When inheriting a house with a mortgage, the debt and interest keep being charged…
When do you pay Inheritance Tax?
Inheritance Tax is due before the end of the sixth month after the date…
Executor Loans UK: Borrowing against an estate for liquidity
Executor Loans exist to help executors cover urgent estate costs when they don’t have…
Being a beneficiary of a will: What you’re entitled to
Beneficiaries are entitled to receive the inheritance left to them once the estate’s debts,…
How is probate in Scotland different to England?
The process of going through probate is called Confirmation in Scotland, but both administer…
What happens to Premium Bonds after death?
After death, Premium Bonds pass to the estate. NS&I, the bank that holds them,…
What happens if a beneficiary dies during the probate process?
If a beneficiary dies during the probate process, what happens next is affected by…
The importance of liquidity in estate planning
Liquidity in estate planning is important as it means the estate will have accessible…
How many executors can a will have?
A will can name up to four executors to be named on the Grant…
What happens if an executor dies or can’t act?
If an executor dies or can’t act, the next steps depend on whether anyone…
Can an executor of a will be a beneficiary too?
Yes, in the UK, an executor of a will can also be a beneficiary….
Disclaimer: Guides are for informational purposes and are not to be used for financial advice.
