Probate

Probate is the process of sorting out an individual’s money, debts, property and possessions when they have passed away. If you’re appointed the executor of someone’s will then you’re responsible for carrying out probate. The probate process There are 4 main stages of probate Assess the total value of estate and if it’s liable for […]

The Dowager Countess of Lucan has left her entire fortune to a homeless charity. The wife of Lord Lucan, who vanished more than 40 years ago, was found dead at her Westminster home last year. Aged 80, she took her own life after incorrectly diagnosing herself with Parkinson’s disease. The Countess left her entire estate […]

Having to sell the home of a loved one, especially if it’s somewhere you have happy memories, can be poignant. Rob Phipps, Company Director of Pembroke Will Writers shares a few pointers on how to make the process less painful… The lion’s share of a person’s estate is normally their home, but at a time […]