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If someone exerts undue influence over another person so that they amend or make a Will in their favour, it can be legally challenged in court.

We take a look at what undue influence is and how you can avoid...

After someone dies there are many administrative tasks to be carried out. It is important not to forget payment of outgoings in respect of any property they may have owned.

When there is a death, some of the immediate concerns are...

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...

When someone who has a mortgage dies, it is important to notify the lender as soon as possible. If the property has been left to you in a Will, you should ask them about the options for taking on some...

Over time, changes in circumstances can mean that a Will becomes out of date and doesn’t accurately reflect your wishes. We look at how to ensure your Will can cope with changes.

It is a good idea to make a...

Pensions are notoriously complex and different rules can apply to different pensions held by different companies.

After someone’s death, the benefit of their pension may be payable to the person they nominated when the scheme was set up.

Workplace and...

Leaving a gift to charity in your Will can reduce the amount of Inheritance Tax payable by your estate, as well as benefit your favourite good cause.

In 2018, £3 billion was left to over 10,000 different charities in Wills....

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...

A Living Will, also known as an advance decision, is designed to be used during your lifetime and sets out your wishes in respect of your care and medical treatment.

By making a Living Will, you can put in writing...

A large proportion of same sex couples are neither married nor in a civil partnership, which can have implications when it comes to inheritance matters.

While the law treats everyone the same when it comes to Wills and probate, there...