Appointed as an executor? We can help.
An executor is appointed to deal with the finances, possessions, and final wishes of someone who has passed away. If you have been appointed as an executor, the role can seem overwhelming at what may already be a difficult time.
It helps to have expert legal advice and guidance on your side.
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Our caring and compassionate team can act as an Executor for you if required. Taking the pressure off your loved ones.
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We can help you administer the estate and offer our Will reading services from the comfort of our spacious boardroom.
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An executor is responsible for handling all your personal affairs, including investigating the estate, applying for confirmation, ingathering the estate and distributing it all. Timescales, responsibilities and roles vary depending on the size and complexity of the estate. Executor/s will be responsible for liaising with beneficiaries, family members, debtors, utility companies, banks, selling or transferring property, calculating, and paying inheritance tax, sorting unpaid bills etc.
Sometimes just knowing where to start can be comforting and helpful.
Leaving behind those you love is hard enough. Letting your Executor/s know we have your Will and we are here to help them handle your estate when the time comes is of great help to them. We can also help them get their legal affairs organised for the future to guarantee peace of mind. Our caring and compassionate team at Scullion LAW can also act as an Executor for you if required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
An Executor is the person appointed in a Will (or by the Court if there is no Will) to handle the estate of a loved one (which includes their property, money and possessions) when that person passes away.
An Executor must be someone you trust. You can appoint more than one Executor They can also be a beneficiary in your Will. We at Scullion LAW can also act as an Executor for you if required. Just ask.
An Executor is responsible for handling all your personal affairs, including investigating the estate, applying for confirmation, ingathering the estate and distributing it all. Timescales, responsibilities and roles vary depending on the size and complexity of the estate.
Executor/s will be responsible for liaising with beneficiaries, family members, debtors, utility companies, banks, selling or transferring property, calculating and paying inheritance tax, sorting unpaid bills etc. They take on responsibility for everything you leave behind.
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Useful Information
When your loved one or family member dies and leaves a Will appointing you as an executor, you will automatically assume certain roles and responsibilities as a result. If no valid Will is in place and your loved one or family member has died ‘Intestate’, the estate will be dealt with according to the rules of the Law of Intestacy in Scotland. This process can be more complex and lengthier, and an application will require to be made to the court to appoint an executor of the estate.
An expert Executry (Probate in England & Wales) solicitor will not only provide you will clear, uncomplicated legal advice but will be proactive in ensuring the lines of communication are always open throughout the entire process.
There are times when you will need the assistance of a Notary Public to officially certify documents and administer oaths.
This could be for foreign legal documentation, passport applications or certifying official deeds. All our solicitors are qualified Notaries Public and happy to assist.
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