Preparing for Inheritance Tax and Probate

When King Charles inherited his mother’s vast estate, the common presumption would have been that he would have had an enormous amount of inheritance tax to pay. However, as a member of the British Monarchy, he is exempt from the usual inheritance tax rules due to an...

Why Do I Need a Probate Solicitor?

When your loved one dies, the last thing you want to be stressed about is the complex and lengthy estate administration process. Whilst some people may opt to deal with the process alone, many find it beneficial to use a probate solicitor to support them through the...
Documents needed for Probate

Documents needed for Probate

Documents needed for Probate When someone dies and you are the Executor of the Will, then you will firstly need to have the following documents: Death certificate; and The original Will Marriage certificate/civil partnership certificate (if the deceased was a...
Grant of Representation explained

Grant of Representation explained

Grant of Representation explained What is a Grant of Representation: A Grant of Representation is a legal document which you obtain from the Court which confirms the name of the person who has authority to administer the deceased’s estate. There are two types of...