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An insolvent estate is where the value of the assets is less than the debts left by the deceased. There is a strict order in which debts should be paid.
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If you are dealing with an insolvent estate, you can download two free template letters which you may find helpful to inform creditors of the situation.
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For advice on applying for probate, estate administration and the duties of administrators and executors when managing an estate, call 0800 634 9494