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Holden Smith welcomes Andy Norton as head of private client
Holden Smith has appointed Andy Norton as head of private client.
What is Probate and when do I need it?
If you are named in someone's Will as an executor, you may have to apply for probate: a legal document that gives you the authority to share out the estate of the person who has died.
What is Declaration of Trust and when should I have one?
If you decide to buy a house in unequal shares, using a solicitor to draw up a Declaration of Trust is a sensible idea to help protect both parties if things don’t turn out as planned.
What are the main types of Will you can make? And what are the benefits of making a Will?
We asked Holden Smith Wills & Probate specialist, Dominic Cronshaw, to answer these quick-fire questions about making a Will and how to do it.
Why do I need to make a will? Do I need a solicitor to make one? And where do I start?
Ensuring you’ve made a will can save many complications for your loved ones at a time that is already filled with emotion and stress, if and when you pass away.
The Holden Smith team have shared our advice and answered some of the most frequently asked questions about making a will.
Are you the beneficiary of a will? Here’s what you need to know.
How do you know if you are a beneficiary of a will? Will it cost you to be a beneficiary? And what happens if someone dies without making a will? We catch up with Helen Notter, Head of Wills and Probate, to find out.