IF you are responsible for winding up the affairs of someone who has died because he or she appointed you executor or because you are the next of kin, you will need to undertake your duties according to law, otherwise you may find yourself personally facing a claim by a disgruntled beneficiary or creditor, the tax man or the Department of Social Security.
YOU will probably need to obtain a grant of probate or letters of adminstration and may possibly have to make a return to the Capital Taxes Office. You will also have to wind up the tax affairs of the deceased and keep accounts showing how the estate has been administered.
WHILST you can do this yourself, you will have to spend much time and effort in finding out what to do, will pay a higher probate fee and will not be able to handle the estate with the experience and expertise that Windeatts can offer.
WE can also ensure that where Inheritance Tax is payable, no more than than is necessary is paid.
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