Which Essential Guides - Wills and Probate: A Complete Guide to Making a Will and Administering an Estate - Independent Expert Advice You Can Trust - Softcover

Elmhirst, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844900339 ISBN 13: 9781844900336

Publisher: Which? Books, 2007

Synopsis

Making a will is normally a simple, straightforward exercise,
yet around half the population die `intestate' without having ever got
round to it. This creates delays in sorting out their financial affairs,
problems for their families and a higher tax bill than would otherwise be
the case. At the other end of the spectrum, what happens if you are left
with the task of winding up the estate of someone who has died? How do you
go about applying for probate and distributing assets?
Wills and Probate provides clear, easy-to-follow guidance on the main
provisions to make in a will and the factors you should consider when
drafting these. The second part of the book provides step-by-step guidance
on probate, making the process as straightforward and trouble-free as
possible. By being aware of key changes and revisions and avoiding the
problems and pitfalls, you can limit delays, avoid disputes and save tax.

About this title

Review

'A superb guide to making a will and administering an estate.' --Daily Express (for a previous edition)

About the Author

David Bunn is a solicitor in the Succession and Tax team of Blake Lapthorn as well as being a Chartered Tax Adviser. He has been advising on wills, tax and inheritance for 20 years. Before that he taught law, latterly at Oxford Polytechnic, and is the author of a distance learning course.

Edition details

• Publisher: Which? Books
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844900339
• ISBN 13: 9781844900336
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208