Probate

If you are the executor or administrator of an estate, you will have the job of winding up the deceased’s affairs and distributing the estate to their beneficiaries. At a time when emotions tend to be running high, it can often be the case that disagreements arise. We offer some tips on avoiding difficulties and

The government has raised the amount a spouse or civil partner can inherit if their partner dies without making a Will. As of 25 July 2023, the statutory legacy figure has increased from £270,000 to £322,000. We take a look at what this means and how the government arrived at the new sum. What happens

After a death, family members sometimes decide to deal with probate and estate administration themselves. We take a look at the potential risks and why it can be an advantage to ask a professional to take on the job. When someone dies their executor or, if they did not leave a Will, their administrator will

Estate executors need to be aware of the risk of personal liability when dealing with estate administration. Placing statutory advertisements is one way of reducing the risk. We take a look at what they are and when it might be advisable to use them. When dealing with the winding up of someone’s affairs after their

If a family member dies while overseas, either while living in another country or while on holiday, and you wish to bring them back to the UK, you will need to go through various stages in arranging this. We take a look at how to deal with this difficult situation. Much of the administrative process

After someone dies, their Will should name an executor who will be responsible for winding up their estate. We take a look at what happens if the deceased did not make a Will and who can take on the role of estate administration. It is usually the case that after a death, the deceased’s personal

After someone’s death, their personal representative will have the task of disposing of their possessions. For some assets, such as a house, it is necessary to obtain a Grant of Probate or, if the person who died did not leave a Will, a Grant of Letters of Administration. We take a look at whether a

When a person dies, probate is the process of administering their estate by organising their assets, money and possessions and then distributing them as per the terms of a will or in line with the rules of intestacy. To be able to start probate, an executor (the person who takes legal responsibility for carrying out