Your Probate Questions

First Born Child’s Rights – the Effects of Primogeniture

Stephen Pett / September 18, 2023

Eldest Child’s rights: what are they? My father has died and his property has been divided up between my brothers […]

Stephen Pett / September 7, 2022

When No Executors Named in Will. I was a bit surprised to get this question, but on speaking to colleagues

Stephen Pett / September 10, 2021

A case has highlighted risks and high costs that can be faced by solicitors refusing to stand down as executor

Disputes between Executors or Administrators: Do executors all have to agree on everything? Unless an executor has renounced (formally decided

Enquiry: Hello. I am writing this from the United States. I am in need of help as I was informed

Benefits Fraud – a warning from the Society of Will Writers Benefits fraud and the subject of benefits affected by

It is surprising how many executors totally misunderstand their role and think they can do exactly as they like –

Fixed Fee Probate Services – A Bargain? With fixed fee probate services the probate firm offering the fixed fee takes a

Probate Question – No Will what happens? My sister has recently passed away leaving no will. I am the youngest

Do beneficiaries have any control over the price that executors sell assets for?