Since the death of Aretha Franklin in 2018 there has been an ensuing battle between the children of the superstar regarding who should inherit the singer’s fortune. This week the press is awash with the outcome of a lengthy court battle where the Judge has ruled that a hand-written note that was discovered at the singer’s […]

For many, we plan for our future through the making of a Will, which essentially makes clear your wishes for your estate when you die. However, oftentimes very little consideration is given to the planning for the future for your needs when you are living, and importantly who would legally step in and take care of […]

The recent sad events surrounding Nicola Bulley going missing in Lancashire brought up memories for many, of Claudia Lawrence’s disappearance in Yorkshire in 2009. The key difference in the cases is that Claudia has never been found. Back in 2009, when a person went missing, there was no law or even precedent for what should […]

Although it is important for everyone to make sure that they have a Will in place, a Will has been stereotyped as something for ‘older people’ and is often not something that young people think about putting in place. Here are six reasons why it is important for young people to have a Will. As […]

Why a codicil may be a better way of updating your Will rather than making a new Will from scratch. A codicil is a document that modifies a previously executed Will. It is typically used to make small changes to a Will, such as adding or removing a beneficiary or changing the terms of a […]

The Probate process may seem straightforward, but that does not mean that it is not without its pitfalls, and it is very easy for things to go wrong. In this blog we do not intend to talk about claims against estates or disagreements between beneficiaries and executors, instead we will focus on other things that can go […]

Dealing with a deceased estate can be a tricky task especially at a time when you may be grieving your loss, so knowing what to do and how to do it is both important (so you do it right) and helpful (so you know what to do in the first place). If you are facing […]

When a loved one dies there is often much admin to be done and dealing with Probate can be a time-consuming and confusing process, especially at a time when you and your family will be grieving your loss. Of the many administrative tasks to be completed, obtaining the Grant of Probate is one vital step to enable […]

Calculating the value of a deceased’s estate can seem daunting. Where do you start? What do you need to include? And what tax might be due to HMRC? At a time when you will be grief-stricken the added burden of dealing with the Probate for the deceased’s estate can be too much to handle. Knowing […]