11 July 2025
Probate is the legal process of managing someone’s estate after they pass away. But how much does probate cost in the UK? The answer depends on several factors, including whether you use a solicitor, the value of the estate, and how complex the situation is.…
4 July 2025
Administering an estate can be complex, especially when one or more beneficiaries are missing. Whether you’re an executor, administrator, or trustee, encountering a missing beneficiary can halt progress and expose you to legal and financial risks. TL;DR: If a beneficiary is missing, you must take…
29 June 2025
Mis-Trust in a Trustee? As a beneficiary of a trust, you place significant trust in the trustee to act in your best interest and manage the trust assets responsibly. But what happens if, when the trust ends or during the trust period, you suspect that…
27 June 2025
Owning a property is one of the biggest financial commitments many people will ever make, and disputes over joint ownership can become complicated, especially when only one person is named on the title deeds, but both parties have contributed financially. If you’ve helped pay the…
20 June 2025
Disputes over jointly owned property can be emotionally charged and legally complex. When informal negotiations or mediation fail, the matter may end up in court under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA). If you’re preparing for a TOLATA trial, understanding…
13 June 2025
Buying property with another person — whether a partner, family member, or friend — can be an exciting endeavour, but it also raises significant legal questions. What happens if the relationship deteriorates? Who owns what share of the property? How are costs divided? Without clarity,…
6 June 2025
When a loved one passes away, the emotional and legal complexities of administering their estate can be daunting. An executor has the legal responsibility to manage the estate, but what happens when they are not doing their job correctly or, worse, are acting against the…
20 May 2025
In our global world, it’s not uncommon for individuals to own assets outside the UK, such as bank accounts, investments, businesses or properties like rentals and vacation homes. If you are a UK resident with overseas assets, ensuring that your Will properly reflects and deals…
19 May 2025
Updated May 2025 In the world of trusts and trust funds, trustees play a pivotal role in managing assets and making important decisions on behalf of the beneficiaries. Ensuring that trustees act in the best interests of the beneficiaries is crucial, and this duty comes…
18 May 2025
If you are named a Beneficiary in someone’s Will who has died, you might wonder what can a beneficiary expect from an Executor, what you are entitled to and what should the Executor should do. If you require immediate advice on your inheritance, contact our…
