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A bereavement is an extremely difficult time but during such uncertainty when services have been significantly reduced, these feelings can exacerbate. Rest assured that probate services will continue despite social distancing measures.

What happens if I do not apply for probate

When a person dies, probate is the process of administering their estate by organising their assets, money and possessions and then...

After someone dies, everything in their estate needs to be valued. We take a look at why and how this is done.

For most people, their estate will need to be wound up by either an executor or, if they...

While it is possible for a single executor to administer an estate, it is usually recommended that two are named when a Will is written.

One of the main reasons for naming more than one executor is in case someone...

As well as naming the people who are to receive money from your estate, a Will can make various appointments, including those of Executor and Trustee.

When you make a Will you need to consider who you would like to...

When the owner of a business dies,  probate can be lengthy and complicated as their business assets have to be valued and transferred.

Whether business assets are sold or transferred depends on the way in which the business was owned...

The administration of the estate of a loved one can be a difficult job.

There are many decisions to be made at a time when people may be feeling overwhelmed and fraught. It is not uncommon for executors to fall...

On some occasions it may be possible to deal with someone’s estate without needing to apply for probate.

When someone dies, the person named as executor in their Will is responsible for collecting in, valuing and distributing their assets. Whether...

If someone dies with only modest assets it isn’t always necessary to apply for a Grant of Probate.

It is usual for the executor of an estate to apply to the Probate Registry for an official Grant of Probate, the...

If you believe you are entitled to something from someone’s Will, you may be able to make a claim, but beware of the time limits.

If a relative dies and you have not inherited what you feel you have a...