How many decisions did you make today? Did you choose what you wore, ate, where you slept, how much you spent, who you spoke with and where you went? Perhaps without realising it, you make hundreds of decisions – big and small – every day. Some decisions feel onerous and we labour over them, while others we reflexively quip exactly what it is we want.
The role of an executor carries with it a number of duties and responsibilities. If you’ve been entrusted with this role of administering a loved one’s estate, chances are you’re going to want to follow the letter of the law exactly and ensure any express wishes are fulfilled. When it comes to selling property, there may be lots of emotions and sentimental value attached to someone’s home. This guide offers a brief overview of what executors will need to consider if faced with the task of selling a loved one’s property.
Losing a family member, close friend or a loved one can be a difficult to cope with. When you’re trying to come to terms with your loss, whether sudden or expected, you’ll have a lot to process. Understandably, dealing with the practical, financial and legal matters will be the last thing on your mind. If you’re the executor of the Will, though, these are matters that you’ll need to face given you’ll have a number of legal obligations and responsibilities under the Will.
If going through the estate administration is something you’re concerned about or would like help with, our approachable probate solicitors in Wrexham and Mold can help. So that you know generally what to expect from the probate process, we’ve put together this six-step guide.
You can almost hear the squeals of delight that will echo when the last school bell and the kids scramble out the door to start their summer holidays. Your feelings might match that excitement if you’re fortunate enough to be able to take work off and enjoy extra time with your child or children.
For separated parents, though, it can also be a stressful period, particularly if your ex-partner isn’t open to sharing the holidays and your arrangements don’t go according to plan. Below we talk through some steps separated parents can take in the lead up to the school holidays to avoid disagreements and disappointment.
The community will come together on 10 August for the free Chester Pride 2019 event that celebrates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) equality and diversity, both in Chester and more broadly across the UK. QualitySolicitors Hopleys GMA (incorporating Keene & Kelly and Macloskey Solicitors) is proud to sponsor this event and will be front centre throughout the celebrations.
