15 Jan 2009

What is a Grant of Probate and when is it needed?

Common questions following the death of a loved one include: what is a Grant of Probate? When do I need one? Do I need one if there is less than £15,000 in the bank? My spouse left everything to me in a Will so why is the bank asking for a Grant? For the answers, keep reading.

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05 Jan 2009

Pre-Nups and Post-Nups: What are they and are they legally binding?

Most of us are familiar with the idea of a financial arrangement entered into before marriage, commonly known as a pre-nuptial agreement or “pre-nup”. But what about a “post-nup”? This article describes both and explains the big recent news.

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