What is probate? How it works and how to execute a loved one’s will

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Applying for probate is a necessary part of dealing with assets when someone dies, and so it is important to get the complex process right.

Jennifer Quick, Solicitor in our Commercial Litigation Department, commented on Marc Shoffman and Charlotte Gifford’s article for The Telegraph, highlighting that not obtaining probate can make the deceased’s estate extremely difficult to handle.

To read Jennifer’s full article, visit the Telegraph’s website here – https://www.ft.com/content/1588410e-6e84-49da-a528-d4b9d37a3b5f

Jennifer’s comments can also be found here:

MSN – What is Probate?

Yahoo Finance – What is Probate?

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Please note that the contents of this article are intended solely for general information purposes and should not be considered as legal advice. We cannot be held responsible for any loss resulting from actions or inactions taken based on this article.

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