Probate

All estates of any deceased person need to go through all legal channels before the deceased’s assets can be distributed to all beneficiaries. In England and Wales, this is referred to as the Grant of Representation and will be needed even if the deceased did not leave a Will. Any Will executor will need to […]

What happens when a person dies 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 […]

How to calculate the value of a property and its contents for probate Probate is the legal process where you manage a deceased person’s possessions and allocate their money, assets and belongings once they have passed away – this is known as their ‘Estate’. From the outset of probate it will be essential to calculate […]

After someone dies, everything in their estate needs to be valued. We take a look at why and how this is done. For most people, their estate will need to be wound up by either an executor or, if they have not left a Will, an administrator. Part of this person’s job is to value […]

As well as naming the people who are to receive money from your estate, a Will can make various appointments, including those of Executor and Trustee. When you make a Will you need to consider who you would like to administer your estate and be responsible for any money that is to be held in […]

A large proportion of same sex couples are neither married nor in a civil partnership, which can have implications when it comes to inheritance matters. While the law treats everyone the same when it comes to Wills and probate, there are several considerations to take into account if you are in a relationship but are […]