The concept of “common law Spouse” is not recognised in law. It is a common misconception that if you die without a Will then your partner will be entitled to something from your Estate. If you die without a Will then the Deceased’s Estate is
HSBC Bank have confirmed that they will no longer be offering executorship services. Customers who previously appointed HSBC Trust Company (UK) Limited (HSBC) as an Executor of their Will are being asked to appoint an alternative Executor in place of HSBC. HSBC have passed their
Josiah Hincks Solicitors in Leicestershire have raised over £223,250 in future income as part of Free Wills Month in October 2013. Free Wills Month brings together a group of well respected charities to offer members of the public aged 55 and over the opportunity to
What is Probate? Probate is a term commonly used when talking about the right to deal with someone’s estate when they have died. Here, Sandy Kaur, a Probate Solicitor in Leicester, sets out in brief what you need to know about probate. If the person who
What is a Will? A will is a legal document that enables a person (the Testator or Testatrix) to appoint another (the Executor(s)) to distribute their estate in accordance with his/her wishes on death. If you do not make a Will your estate will be
As a firm of solicitors in Leicestershire, we work closely with Charities and non-profit organisations in the furtherance of legal understanding for specific communities. Liz Woodward, a Wills & Probate Executive based in the Josiah Hincks Blaby office, has recently written a short article for
Lasting Powers of Attorney or LPAs – Most people will have heard of them but not everyone understands them and those that do often dismiss them as something they may need in their old age and don’t really want the bother or expense to deal
We all know the phrase “where there’s a Will…….” , but what happens when you know there should be a Will but no-one can find it, not even a copy.
