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Wills and Probate
Wills and Probate
- 01. Introduction
- 02. Why should I make a will?
- 03. What makes a will valid?
- 04. Who can be a witness?
- 05. What does an executor or administrator do?
- 06. What is probate?
- 07. Will I have to pay inheritance tax?
- 08. Who takes charge if there is no will?
- 09. Who gets the estate if there is no will?
- 10. What can I do if I think there is something wrong with the will?
- 11. What can I do if I think the will is unfair?
- 12. What if there isn't enough money to pay for the funeral?
- 13. What if there isn't enough money to pay the person's debts?
- 14. Terms used in wills and probate matters
- 15. Further help
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Wills and Probate
01. Introduction
When a person dies, someone has to deal with their affairs, and decide what will happen to the things they owned.
