Jun 9, 2024
If you have been living with someone but were not married to them, you could find yourself in a difficult situation if they die without leaving a Will. We look at how cohabitees are protected and what you might be able to claim from your partner’s estate. For couples...
Jun 2, 2024
If a Grant of Probate is needed after a death, you must obtain this before you can start collecting in and selling the estate assets. For example, you will not be able to sell a property until you have the grant. We take a look at how to avoid delays in securing...
May 21, 2024
If you have been left out of a Will, you may be able to make a claim for reasonable financial provision from the deceased’s estate. We look at who can claim and how much they might receive. It can be distressing to find that you have not been provided for from the...
May 5, 2024
When someone makes a Will, they need to understand the contents of the document and give their approval. If this is not the case, then after their death it may be possible to challenge the Will and ask the courts to declare it invalid. In signing a Will, it is crucial...
Apr 21, 2024
The law provides that in the UK, an individual can leave their estate to whomever they want. However, if someone is unduly influenced by another person into making a Will that is favourable to that person, then the Will is not valid. If you believe that someone has...
Apr 8, 2024
After a death, the person appointed as the executor to the estate has a range of powers. We take a look at what tasks they are entitled to carry out and what they are not permitted to do. An executor is appointed in the Will of someone who has died. Their role is to...