It’s never easy having someone close to you die, there is a lot that goes through your head and dealing with their passing can take a great deal of time. This process is made even harder thanks to some of the logistical issues that are thrown up when a loved one passes. For instance, if you have been named as the executor in somebody’s Will, then you will be responsible for valuing their estate, settling the necessary outstanding liabilities and distributing the remaining assets accordingly.

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