beneficiaries

What is probate?

When someone dies, we often hear people referring to “getting probate”. An application for a grant of probate refers to the process of formally proving a deceased person’s will is valid. Once granted, an executor is formally authorized to act on behalf of a deceased person’s estate, including distributing the net assets to beneficiaries. Then […]

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When I’m acting as a personal representative (executor), do I need to be in contact with the beneficiaries?

While clear and regular communication with beneficiaries is always a good idea, it is also a requirement. At minimum, you are required to notify the beneficiaries of the following information: the name of the deceased person, your name and contact information, the gift the beneficiary will receive from the estate, and that gifts are subject […]

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