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When a person dies, everything he/she owned, except assets where ownership ceases on death or passes automatically, is referred to as the deceased’s “estate”. Making a Will helps to plan what is to happen in the aftermath of a death. Important decisions may have to be made with regard to the deceased’s property and personal belongings. Here we outline what is involved and how we can help. Get in touch today!
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When a person dies, everything he/she owned except assets where ownership ceases on death or passes automatically is referred to as the deceased’s “estate”. After payment of debts and taxes, the “estate” is divided among the beneficiaries in accordance with the deceased’s Will or if there is no Will, among the closest relatives in accordance with rules set out in the Succession Act. The rules relating to the distribution of estates also provides for civil partners as the relevant legislation was commenced in January 2011. Get in touch today to see how we can help.
A personal representative can be either an ‘executor’ or ‘administrator’. Executors are the persons named in the Will to deal with the estate. Where there is a Will but no executor, or where there is no Will, the law provides who among the deceased’s beneficiaries or closest living relatives is entitled to deal with the estate; this person is called an administrator. Get in touch today to see how we can help.
The functions of the personal representative involve:
Nothing can adequately prepare us for the loss of a loved one. Dealing with matters in relation to Probate and Administration of Estates can be demanding during this time. We are here to help. Please get in touch.
To discuss matters relation to Probate and Administration of Estates, call Mullins & Treacy LLP today on 051 391488. Alternatively, use can use our Wills & Family Law Enquiry Form or our Book a Call form and one of our team will get in touch at a time to suit you.
In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
To discuss matters relation to Probate and Administration of Estates, call Mullins & Treacy LLP today on 051 391488. Alternatively, use can use our Wills & Family Law Enquiry Form or our Book a Call form and one of our team will get in touch at a time to suit you.
In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.
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To discuss matters in relation to Probate and Administration of Estates, call Mullins & Treacy LLP today on 051 391488. Alternatively, use our call back form and one of our team will get in touch at a time to suit you.
To discuss matters in relation to Probate and Administration of Estates, call Mullins & Treacy LLP today on 051 391488. Alternatively, use our call back form and one of our team will get in touch at a time to suit you.
