Caribbean Independent Advice
020 3633 2198
WHEN SOMEONE DIES
The government - whether in the UK or elsewhere - has a procedure that must be followed to make sure that the right people end up with legal title to the deceased person's land and other property.
TAX
... is a very complicated subject.
Often, but not always, there will be some tax to pay before property, investments or bank accounts can be transferred to anyone else.
How much has to be paid - and which country it is payable in - varies with the individual, their own history, and in what part of the world they made their final home.
Getting all this sorted out and the paperwork all in place can be a lengthy and complicated business.
If there is a Will, it will say who is to be responsible - this person is called 'the Executor'. There can be more than one.
If no valid Will can be found, then the deceased's closest relatives, in a set order, can apply for permission to adminster their former property. If there is a spouse, they usually have the right to do this in priority to anyne else; if there is no spouse, then any children have equal rights to apply.
This is called getting a 'Grant of Probate' (if the is a Will) or a 'Grant of Letters of Administration' if there isn't.
WHOSE JOB IS IT?
WE CAN HELP!
You can't lose with our offer of free initial advice, so come and talk to us - or send us an email - and have a free, no-obligation discussion. We can usually give you an estimate of how much it might cost and how long it will take.
Caribbean Independent Advice
020 3633 2198
6A Waldram Crescent London SE23 3LW
enquiries@caribadvice.com