Apple officially released its ‘Digital Legacy’ feature on 13 December 2021. This permits individuals who have been nominated by the deceased to access the deceased’s accounts and data after their death. Diva Shah examines the impact of this new feature and its implications for Private Client practitioners in matters of estate planning where digital assets are involved.
We hear the word 'probate' bandied around a lot but what does it actually mean? And how do you 'get' probate?
Death, as inevitable as it is, still leaves many of us totally unprepared for its effects. This blog looks at some of the practicalities that need to be dealt with as soon as possible when a family member or friend dies.
The time following a bereavement is often extremely difficult for loved ones of the deceased. Importantly, being named as executor in a Will does not mean there is a legal obligation to undertake the role. We discuss the options.
An executor’s legal duty is to distribute the estate according to the terms of the will. This sounds straightforward, but what happens if one of the beneficiaries is unknown or missing?
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