In most cases, you should not sell items from a house before probate is granted. The estate's assets, including household contents, legally belong to the estate until probate is obtained, and selling them prematurely can create serious legal and tax complications. … [Read more...]
The Public Trustee as Executor of a Will
When you make a will, one of the most important decisions is choosing your executor. This is the person who will carry out your wishes after you die. Appointing the Public Trustee as the executor of a will is one option that may be worth considering. Most people … [Read more...]
Navigating the Probate Landscape in 2026
Delays, Reform, and Strategic Planning The UK probate system is currently navigating a transformative period. As we move through 2026, executors, beneficiaries, and legal professionals are facing a landscape defined by significant administrative shifts, technological … [Read more...]
Money Property and Possessions in Estates
Dealing with money property and possessions in estates can be frustrating, depending on the complexity of the estate. If the deceased left a will, then their executor can deal with the details. However, if they did not leave a will, then a family member may have to step … [Read more...]
Updating Property Records In England After a Death
Updating property records in England when someone dies, depends on whether they were the joint or sole owner of the property. This guide applies if the person passed on in Wales or England. The principles are the same in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but the details … [Read more...]
Property Valuations by RICS Surveyors
Accurately assessing property is essential for executors distributing the assets in a deceased estate. Land and buildings are often the late person’s most significant wealth. Moreover, their value usually dictates whether inheritance tax is due, or not. Property … [Read more...]
Is Applying for Probate Easy or Not?
Is applying for probate easy, or is it a complicated process? The UK government has done its best to simplify things, although the human factor still plays a role. Many people who apply for permission to administer a will have lost someone they love, so there may be an … [Read more...]
Valuing All The Chattels In An Estate
Valuing all the chattels in an estate can become a mission-critical exercise for a deceased-estate executor. Or an individual drafting their will for that matter. You see, when someone dies in England, everything they own becomes part of their estate for inheritance … [Read more...]
Must I Apply for Probate in England?
When a person dies in England, then the government should approve the person administering their possessions. There are two forms this authority may take to help you answer the question: must I apply for probate in England or not? If the deceased left a valid will, … [Read more...]
Administering Probate Correctly in England
Administering probate correctly in England This involves managing a deceased person’s property, money and possessions in accordance with the law. First, their executor must settle the debts. After that, they must distribute the assets according to the will, or … [Read more...]
