Articles #probate

Executors can sell once probate is granted. See timelines, sale options, valuation, council tax and CGT points.

Choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions in your Will. This guide explains what executors do, how to choose the right one, and the common mistakes to avoid.

Worried about a Will, inheritance, or estate dispute? Use the free Claim Checker to get an early view before deciding whether specialist advice is needed.

A practical first-steps guide for family, friends, executors and would-be administrators in England and Wales, especially if the Will is missing, there may be no Will, or nobody is yet sure who should deal with the estate.

A plain-English guide to the 30 most common questions and myths about Wills in England and Wales, including marriage, intestacy, witnesses, probate and children.

A plain-English guide to probate and executor support, when help may be needed, and how Fern Wills & LPAs can make a warm introduction to a trusted probate specialist.

Plain-English answers to common questions about words used in Wills, LPAs, trusts, probate, property ownership and inheritance tax.