Subjects:

Wills and Probate

Contents:

Introduction

Probate Generally

Producing a Will- General Points

The Reasons for Making a Will

The Decision When to Produce a Will

Making Provisions in Your Will

Writing a Will

The Contents of the Will

The Intervention of the Courts

Wills and Taxation

Making a Will in Scotland

The Serviceman's Will

Administering Estates

Applying for Probate

The Distribution of the Estate

Appendix 1- Example of Executors budget

Appendix 2- Useful forms

Index

A Straightforward Guide to Probate and the Law is a concise and informative guide to the processes that underpin the practice of obtaining probate and administering an estate. The book is designed for those people who are involved in obtaining probate and acting as exectuor or who wish to understand more about the complex area.

The book covers the following key areas:

• Definition of Probate
• The law generally
• When a grate of probate is required
• Liability for inheritance tax
• Application for grant of probate
• Costs of obtaining probate
• Other matters concerning probate