Probate articles
There has recently been an update to the amount that can be passed on in a statutory legacy. This is the amount an individual can receive from their spouse’s estate if their spouse dies without leaving a Will. Find out how this could affect you on our blog.
All kinds of challenges can arise in the process of administering an estate. If you’re unable to locate some of the beneficiaries, it can be a significant issue.
Administering an estate can be very stressful and, sadly, it’s not uncommon for disagreements to arise. If you’ve found yourself in this situation, you might want to read our advice on what to do next.
Different countries can have very different rules when it comes to succession laws. If you live overseas, or if you own property or assets in another country, you may want to consider the question of which country’s laws are likely to apply to your estate.
If you’re responsible for administering the estate of someone who has died overseas, you may be unsure whether you need to apply for a Grant of Probate in the UK. In our latest blog post, we’ve set out to explain why UK probate might be needed in these situations.
Trusts can make the already-complex task of administering an estate even more complicated. If you’ve been named as an executor in a Will that includes trusts, you might find our guide on how to approach this helpful.
Selling property or belongings on behalf of an estate can be challenging. If you’ve found yourself responsible for managing an estate, you may find it helpful to read our latest blog post.
If you’ve been tasked with winding up an estate after the death of a loved one, you might not know where to start. We’ve shared a timeline of the probate process to help you know what to expect.
Administering an estate and navigating the probate application process is a big, complicated job that often involves a lot more work than expected. Not only are there a whole range of forms, payments and deadlines to keep on top of, there can also be a lot of conflicting advice to weigh up.
Administering an estate is rarely completely straight-forward, but some estates can be a great deal more complex than others. Estates that include assets overseas can be particularly difficult to untangle, and often require a great deal of specialist knowledge.
