The majority of wills and probate can be dealt with inexpensively by any reasonably intelligent person with time available and a little guidance. This easy-to-follow book provides all the information you need, from certifying a death and arranging a funeral to winding up money matters and distributing remaining assets. Specimen forms and letters and a list of useful addresses make it easy to deal with probate and wills yourself.
REVIEWS:
"'Simple and practical guide to an extremely complex and emotive subject... The writer clearly has used his lengthy experience in this area of the law to excellent effect for the benefit of people who do not possess his legal knowledge and expertise.' 'It tells you exactly what to do, how to do it, when you might need professional help...All in all it is excellent value for money and the author is obviously a master of his subject.'"
AUTHOR BIOG:
Gordon Bowley practised as a family solicitor for over thirty years, with particular experience in the area of wills and probate. This book is a result of his decision to write a step-by-step guide for his own family, giving them the procedures to follow and the information they will require to wind up his affairs themselves. He is based in Upminster.
CONTENTS:
PART ONE
- How to proceed on a death 1. Dying 2. Certifying the death 3. Registering the death 4. Arranging the funeral 5. The funeral 6. Bereavement and other social security benefits PART TWO
- Winding up money matters 7. Who can and should wind up money matters? 8. Winding up an estate yourself 9. Paying off debts and discharging the liabilities of the estate 10. Distributing the remaining assets
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