Appointing an executor who lives overseas
An executor is a person or organisation who carries out your wishes under your Will and administers your estate. An executor is responsible for: Locating the original Will; Obtaining a grant of representation from the Supreme Court; Communicating with any asset holders and beneficiaries; Identifying and collecting your assets; and Making sure all debts and […]
Solicitor’s Certificate for Guarantors
A lender may require a guarantor of a loan to obtain independent legal advice before giving any guarantee. A guarantor is an individual or a company, who will be responsible for meeting the borrower’s obligations under the loan agreement if the borrower fails to do so. What is a solicitor’s certificate? A solicitor’s certificate […]
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