Wills & Probate

• A Complete Guide to Inheritance Tax
  This complete guide to inheritance tax (IHT) will provide you with all the answers to your estate planning questions.
• A Guide to Will Writing for New Parents
  Writing a will as a young parent can be daunting if you haven’t thought about it before, but our guide should help you get started!
• Dealing With Someone’s Finances After Death
  Dealing with the estate of a deceased person after their death can be daunting, but our guide explains everything from probate to inheritance tax.
• Do I Need a Lasting Power of Attorney?
  We help you determine whether or not you need a lasting power of attorney, how it can benefit you, and where you can make yours online.
• Finding and obtaining a copy of a will
  We share our top tips for will finding, as well as what to do if the original will is lost or missing.
• Finding out the value of an estate after death
  Before applying for a Grant of Probate, an executor or administrator will need to calculate and estimate the value of someone's estate to determine whether any Inheritance Tax (IHT) is payable to HMRC. Find out how to do this...
• Fixed Fee Probate – What is it?
  Probate is an integral part of protecting your estate when you eventually die, and using a fixed fee service could save you thousands of pounds.
• How Much Does it Cost to Make a Will?
  We provide you with the average cost of making a will and a price comparison of the different will writing services available in the UK.
• How to remove an executor from your own will
  When it comes to removing an executor from a will, there are several ways to go about doing so. Take a look at our guide below on how to remove an executor from your own will.
• Making a Will Checklist: Estate Planning
  Having a checklist to help you figure out exactly what to consider when making a will can be a huge help when estate planning. Find out more here.
• Mirror Wills Explained – The Pros and Cons
  What is a mirror will and how are they the perfect solution for couples with identical wishes regarding their estate and their loved ones’ care?
• What is a Deed of Trust?
  A deed of trust is an official, legally-binding document that records individual shares in a property when you buy a house with one or more people. Find out more here, such as why a declaration of trust is important and why you need it.
• What is a Lasting Power of Attorney?
  We explain what a lasting power of attorney (LPA) is, why you might need one, and how to go about making one for yourself.
• What to Do When Someone Dies
  Organising what to do when someone dies can be overwhelming, but our step-by-step guide should help you get things in order.
• What to do when someone dies and leave a Will
  To help you manage and handle this challenging responsibility, here’s everything you need to know about what to do when someone dies leaving a will and how to deal with a deceased person’s estate.
• What's included in an estate when someone dies?
  An estate after death is made up of absolutely everything a person owned when they were alive and can include their property (house or land), a business, personal possessions, cash savings or money held in a bank and much more. Here's all you need to know.
• Who Inherits an Estate When There is No Will?
  Wondering who inherits an estate if someone dies without a will? Here’s a simple guide to the rules of intestacy in the UK.
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• Witnessing a Will Legally Using an Online Video Call
  Making a will online or from home is now easier than ever with witnesses able to be present through video call (Skype, Zoom or FaceTime).