Probate articles Probate articles Who can start probate when someone dies? When a person dies, their estate must be administered after their death. Someone must collect the assets,…
Probate articles Probate articles What is probate? ‘Probate’ (or ‘confirmation’ in Scotland) is a term frequently used when someone talks about applying for the…
Probate articles Probate articles DIY Probate: What to do if there isn’t a Will When someone dies and they haven’t left a Will, they are said to have died ‘intestate’ and…
Probate articles Probate articles My friend has died and I’m executor. Do I have to do it? Q: My best friend has just died and she has named me as executor in her Will. She…
Probate articles Probate articles Debts aren’t written off when someone dies Many relatives end up in a very difficult situation when a loved one dies leaving debts, especially…
Probate articles Probate articles How does Inheritance Tax work when someone dies? by Nigel Merchant, Kings Court Trust Nigel Merchant, a Regional Probate Consultant at probate specialists Kings Court Trust,…
Probate articles Probate articles What to do after a death: the next steps It is a stressful time when someone passes away and grief is not the only strain relatives…
Probate articles Probate articles How to value the debts of an estate for probate When someone dies one of the most important tasks of executors (called ‘administrators’, if there isn’t a…
Probate articles Probate articles How to register a death There are many things to organise when someone dies and it is easy to forget vital steps…
Probate articles Probate articles Can I do probate myself? When someone dies and you’re faced with probate, it’s important to think about whether you employ a…
