Today we mull over the endless question, are there cures for compulsive hoarding? The short answer is that while there is no quick cure, real improvements and recovery do happen. Many hoarders learn to manage their behaviour, and maintain safer, calmer homes. This … [Read more...]
Compulsive Hoarding v Compulsive Shopping
Compulsive hoarding versus compulsive shopping is more than a simple ‘which comes first’ type of question. Both behaviours are human impulses. This means their relationships are far more complex than we might imagine. Perhaps we should begin with a pair of … [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...]
Is My Teenager Becoming a Compulsive Hoarder?
Teenagers naturally push boundaries, as they develop their own identity and move towards independence. They also value their privacy, and resist tidying their rooms ‘just because’. Their parents may wonder, is my teenager becoming a compulsive hoarder, or just being … [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...]
What is a Hoarder Home Like?
A hoarder home is a dwelling where a hoarder accumulates too many hoarded items. However, it is not as simple as that. You should read on to understand exactly what is a hoarder home like, in the full sense of the words. Sociologists and care workers rely on the term … [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...]
