Housing shortage: Not making a will leaves thousands of vacant homes in limbo
More than 27,000 properties in the State are vacant because their former residents have died
Probate Office
Probate sales: What you need to know and do to make the process as painless as possible
When selling or buying a house that is part of a deceased person’s estate, there are steps to avoid slowing down the process
Tracking down a retired solicitor over query with a will
Q&A: Probate Office query has arisen over validity of will simply because it was not initialled on every page
Probate office delays will hit housing supply, says Lisney
Grants of probate now taking up to 22 weeks, according to estate agent, with solicitors warning that home sales are falling through
Buyer beware, especially when it comes to house purchases
Analysis: Solicitors need to ‘really explain’ general and special conditions of sale says conveyancing solicitor
How can I change the executors in my will?
Q&A: Executors have a potentially heavy workload and it is not something that everyone will be comfortable taking on
Untangling a mess created by failure to put grandmother’s will through probate
Q&A: Family cannot choose simply to ignore a will, the legal process of probate or tax liabilities and put their own informal arrangements in place
If you’re over 18 and have any assets, you should make a will. Here’s what you need to know
On The Money: Wills are not a foretelling of doom, they are an act of common sense, inexpensive and easy to draw up as long as you observe simple rules
Property sales falling due to delays in probate services, law firm claims
Frank Murphy threatens legal action against Courts Service if delays continue
How can I access a copy of my late father’s will?
Q&A: Once probate is secured, wills are public documents and details are available going back 100 years
Will selling mum’s home while she is in nursing home complicate matters?
Q&A: Family worries about interest on Fair Deal loans, delays in the Probate Office and timing of inheritance
Probate is changing: What does that mean for you?
Revenue will want a lot more information on beneficiaries under new process
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