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| === Probate and other matters === | === Probate and other matters === |
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| This is taken from an article from the Guardian by Patrick Collinson - 6th June 2020 | This is taken from an article from the Guardian by Patrick Collinson - 6th June 2020; |
| 5 steps to deal with a will and estate | 5 steps to deal with a will and estate |
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| 1. Find the will | 1. Find the will. |
| Once somebody's death has been registered and the funeral arranged, the first thing to do is to locate the person's will (or confirm that they did not make one). If you cannot find one in their home, contact the person's solicitor, accountant, or bank to see if any of them holds it. You can check whether a will is stored with the Principal Registry of the Family Division. Ask for a search to be made of the safe custody wills register. | Once somebody's death has been registered and the funeral arranged, the first thing to do is to locate the person's will (or confirm that they did not make one). If you cannot find one in their home, contact the person's solicitor, accountant, or bank to see if any of them holds it. You can check whether a will is stored with the Principal Registry of the Family Division. Ask for a search to be made of the safe custody wills register. |
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