What is the Executor’s Year?
As an Executor, you have one year to distribute the assets in the deceased’s estate. This is known as the ‘Executor’s Year’ and it starts from the date of death.
Reasonable timeframe for estate administration
When someone dies, their…
Why You Should Update Your Will After Buying a Property
If you have recently bought a property, now is a good time to make or renew your Will. This ensures your property – which is probably your biggest asset – is inherited by the right people after your death.
What happens if I don’t make…
The Probate Process Explained
The Probate Process Explained
If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you may need to go through the Probate process. This involves making an application to the Probate Office.
Is Probate needed?
When someone dies, it is necessary…
What Happens if I Don’t Make a Will?
What Happens if I Don’t Make a Will?
If you die without a Will, you are said to have died ‘intestate’. This has a number of consequences that you might not be aware of.
The state decides who gets what
If you die without a Will, the…
What is Probate
What is Probate?
Probate is a legal process that is sometimes needed when a person dies. It proves their Will is valid, and gives a person (or group of people) the authority to administer the estate.
Probate does not happen every time a…
Why Make a Will
Why Make a Will?
There are a number of very good reasons to make a Will. If you have not yet made a Will, please read on to discover why it is so important. Then contact us at Mullins & Treacy LLP Solicitors to discuss your needs.
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