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Scottish Probate

Scottish Probate

Probate is not the same the world over, and even within the United Kingdom, rules and regulations...

Nelson Mandela’s Will

Nelson Mandela’s Will

When Nelson Mandela – ‘Madiba’ to his supporters and followers all over the world – passed away on...

Bona Vacantia

Bona Vacantia

Bona vacantia literally translates as ‘ownerless goods’ from the Latin. Estates that are left...

A Lost Will

A Lost Will

Probate is usually a smooth process, providing there are no issues with the deceased person’s will...

The definition of probate

The definition of probate

What is the definition of probate? Well, we all know that when we die, what we leave behind in the form of property, money or other assets (known as our “Estate”), must be distributed according to our wishes – a process known as “probate”.

Paying for a Funeral

Paying for a Funeral

Recent research carried out by Sun Life Direct has discovered that around one in ten people have difficulty meeting the costs associated with the funeral of a loved one, with many seeking external funding to help.

Leaving legacies to charity

Leaving legacies to charity

Although the British public spends millions every year on donating money to charity, only a small percentage bequeath any of their Estate to charitable organisations in the event of their death – something which these organisations are quite understandably keen to encourage, given that this source of funding is vital for them to remain in operation.