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How to remove a trustee from a trust in the UK?
How to remove a trustee from a trust in the UK?

Published on 15/04/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Learn how to remove a trustee in the UK for negligence, fraud, or mismanagement. Protect beneficiaries and secure the trust with proper legal steps.

How to remove a trustee from a trust in the UK?
What are the misconducts of an executor in the UK?
What are the misconducts of an executor in the UK?

Published on 10/04/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Executor misconduct can delay inheritance and cause disputes. Learn how to respond, seek removal, and protect your rights as a UK beneficiary.

What are the misconducts of an executor in the UK?
What is the Inheritance Tax threshold UK?
What is the Inheritance Tax threshold UK?

Published on 13/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Most UK homeowners can pass on an extra £175,000 tax-free when leaving their main residence to children or grandchildren – potentially saving £70,000 in tax. For married couples, this saving doubles to £140,000.

What is the Inheritance Tax threshold UK?
How much does it cost to make a will?
How much does it cost to make a will?

Published on 10/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

While costs vary from £10 for DIY kits to £500+ for specialist wills, investing in professional legal help typically saves your estate thousands in potential future legal fees and family disputes.

How much does it cost to make a will?
Wills & Probate: What happens if an executor dies?
Wills & Probate: What happens if an executor dies?

Published on 04/12/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

If an executor dies, the will remains valid, and alternate arrangements, such as appointing a backup executor or following legal probate rules, ensure the estate is managed properly.

Wills & Probate: What happens if an executor dies?
What is power of attorney and how does it work?
What is power of attorney and how does it work?

Published on 25/11/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

A Power Of Attorney signs over your legal decisions and legal rights to one or more people (known as your attorneys) in the event that you are unable ...

What is power of attorney and how does it work?
The dangers of free or very cheap wills!
The dangers of free or very cheap wills!

Published on 22/10/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The importance of making a will can never be understated. It is also a fallacy to believe that you do not need to make a will until you are in your senior years. Mainly if you are married and have children, making a will 

The dangers of free or very cheap wills!
Probate fund retention: How long can solicitors hold your inheritance?
Probate fund retention: How long can solicitors hold your inheritance?

Published on 15/09/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

When someone dies, their money and property often go through a legal process called probate. Many people wonder how long lawyers can keep this money after probate ends. This article explains why lawyers might hold onto funds, what rules they follow, and what you can do if you're waiting for your share.

Probate fund retention: How long can solicitors hold your inheritance?
How to find out which solicitor holds a Will?
How to find out which solicitor holds a Will?

Published on 09/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Proactive engagement with your will throughout your lifetime is paramount. Regularly updating your will, informing key individuals of its location, and considering registration with national databases can significantly simplify the process for your executors and beneficiaries, ensuring your final wishes are easily accessible and honoured when the time comes.

How to find out which solicitor holds a Will?
What happens to a Will if your solicitors close down?
What happens to a Will if your solicitors close down?

Published on 08/08/2024, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Whilst the legal system has safeguards in place, the security of your will ultimately relies on your proactive engagement. Regularly reviewing your will's status and maintaining open communication with your legal representatives can prevent potential complications, ensuring your final wishes remain protected regardless of changes in the legal landscape.

What happens to a Will if your solicitors close down?
How to deal with a loved one’s finances after death?
How to deal with a loved one’s finances after death?

Published on 09/09/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

When someone close to you passes away, it is natural for a variety of emotions to strike. Several factors can make death incredibly overwhelming. Suppose the death was unexpected. Perhaps you also find yourself as the sole proprietor of getting the deceased individual's affairs in order.

How to deal with a loved one’s finances after death?
Should you avoid making a Mirror Will?
Should you avoid making a Mirror Will?

Published on 19/08/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Did you know that over 54% of adults in the United Kingdom do not have a will, or that 5.4 million people have absolutely no idea how to make a will?

Should you avoid making a Mirror Will?
Trust Funds: Six types you need to know about!
Trust Funds: Six types you need to know about!

Published on 17/08/2020, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

A trust is a legally binding contract in which 'trustees' are given legal responsibility to look after assets, for example, property or land. Items such as antiques and jewellery can also be placed in a trust or otherwise known as 'chattels'.

Trust Funds: Six types you need to know about!

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