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Can I Access a Deceased Person's Bank Account Before Probate?
Sole accounts are frozen when the bank is told of a death, but funeral bills, small balances and inheritance tax can often be paid before the grant. Here is what banks will and will not release.
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Financial vs Health and Welfare LPA: What Is the Difference?
A Property and Financial Affairs LPA covers money and property and can be used while you have capacity. A Health and Welfare LPA covers care and treatment and only works once you lack capacity.
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Who Inherits If There Is No Will? The Intestacy Rules
When someone dies without a will, a fixed statutory order decides who gets what, and nobody has any discretion to depart from it. A long-term unmarried partner inherits nothing, and jointly owned property never enters the estate at all.
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Contesting a Will: The Grounds, the Deadlines and the Realities
Should you choose mediation or court for child arrangements? Learn how each process works, compare costs and timescales, and discover which option is right for your family.
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Our comprehensive guide explains wills and probate in London, including making a valid will, inheritance tax, probate, executors, lasting powers of attorney, and estate planning.
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Wills, Probate & Inheritance Tax for London Homeowners
A complete guide to wills, probate and inheritance tax for London homeowners. Learn how to protect your estate, reduce inheritance tax where possible, understand probate, and ensure your family is cared for with expert legal planning.
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Learn how wills and probate work in England and Wales, including estate planning, inheritance tax, and the step-by-step probate process.
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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Guide – 2025
Martin Lewis warns about the risks of not having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). Prime Legal Solicitors explain why LPAs are essential for securing financial and medical decisions, ensuring legal protection in case of incapacity.
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