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    Explore "probate" with insightful episodes like "What Happens If You, Or Your Parents, Don't Have a Will?", "Taxman customer service troubles unmasked and probate problems in the spotlight", "EXHIBIT A - Crossover Cases" and "ASK189: What would happen to my mortgages if I die? PLUS: How should I “interview” a mortgage broker?" from podcasts like ""Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin", "This is Money Podcast", "Exhibit A" and "The Property Podcast"" and more!

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    Taxman customer service troubles unmasked and probate problems in the spotlight

    Taxman customer service troubles unmasked and probate problems in the spotlight
    When it comes to HM Revenue & Customs, it's safe to say that many business owners and accountants have become well-acquainted with chaos.

    The push for a digital tax system has left some waiting months to receive basic tax information - and following a This is Money investigation, where we spoke to someone inside the madness, we have received an avalanche of taxman woe.

    This week, Angharad Carrick, Tanya Jefferies, Lee Boyce and Georgie Frost reveal what's been going on - and whether customer service has become worse.

    Meanwhile, being an executor is a great responsibility - and it can be a nightmare.

    Stephen Gold is a retired judge and author who recently acted as executor for his beloved late aunt.

    The process eventually saw him force a string of banks, finance firms and institutions pay compensation for unacceptable errors and delay.

    His torrid experience led him to produce a three-part series and we talk about why companies must get the bereavement service right.

    We saw the 14th rate rise on the bounce from the Bank of England this week. It's up to 5.25 from 5 per cent and expectations are for another rise or two to come this year before the MPC stop turning the screw.

    But have any of the rises helped with inflation? And what will this mean for savings and mortgage rates?

    And finally, where do you stand on the great plastic lawn debate? A recent survey suggests that a quarter of people want it banned. But why?  

    ASK189: What would happen to my mortgages if I die? PLUS: How should I “interview” a mortgage broker?

    ASK189: What would happen to my mortgages if I die? PLUS: How should I “interview” a mortgage broker?

    Once again, our favourite mortgage broker, Dave Cookson is back. He’s joining The Robs to answer your mortgage questions on today’s Ask Rob & Rob.

    First up we’ve got Rita who wants to know what would happen to her property portfolio should she die, and how can she protect her family? She has interest only mortgages on all her properties at 75% LTV. So she’s wanting to know if she died, would her husband be forced to sell the properties and pay off the mortgages?

    It’s not a question that comes up very often, but it’s an important one that the majority of property investors should be asking themselves. Find out what advice Dave has to offer and listen to how insurance can play a key part in this!

    The next question comes from Adam. He’s wanting to know what kind of questions he should be asking a mortgage broker before he works with them, to find out if they’re any good.

    The Robs always bang on about the importance of working with a good mortgage broker and how it can make your life easier.

    So what questions does Dave think are the most important to ask? Tune in to find out...

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