Wills and Probate

An LPA is a great document to put in place - but there are ways it can fail. Our senior chartered executive Victoria Harcourt explains how to avoid yours being rejected.

What should the executor - usually appointed by a will - be doing and what should you do if they're failing? Senior associate solicitor Katy Rider explains in her latest blog post.

When a will has been made, it is important to keep it up to date to take account of changes in personal circumstances. Read Victoria Harcourt's blog post to find out more.

A legal loophole in wills is becoming increasingly common. 'Mirror wills' are causing more disputes. Find out why here with our solicitor, Anna Kerr.

Selling a house is hard but when it belonged to a loved one, that's tougher still. Read Nicola Birchall's blog post on how to sell a probate property.

A will is one of the most important documents that people write in their lifetime. But once you’ve penned yours, don’t just sit back... our legal director Zoe Fleming explains why.

Understanding the process of winding up an estate can be complicated and you may have questions about probate. Here, our head of Wills, Trusts and Probate Team answers your questions.

If payments you make on inheritance tax don’t match what HMRC expects it is due to be paid, an investigation can be launched. Find out how to avoid any nasty surprises with careful planning. Zoe Fleming explains more.

Zoe Fleming explains how we are advising people on planning for the future this Update Your Will Week 2023 (23rd – 29th January).

When a loved one dies, arranging the funeral is one of the first tasks to do. But who is responsible for organising and paying for it?
Read on to find out more.

Family disputes regarding the validity of a will are stressful, time consuming and very costly.  Find out how to avoid this by reading Katy Rider's blog on DIY wills.

Gifting property and leasing it back is a great option for anyone looking to limit the amount of inheritance tax they will pay. Find out more by reading this blog post by our Wills, Trusts and Probate Team.