Probate and Executor Support

A clear guide to Deeds of Variation: what they can and can’t do, the two-year limit, tax “read-back,” consent rules, FAQs, and why regular Will MOTs still matter.

Executors can sell a house as soon as probate is granted. This guide explains the rules, sale options, timelines, tax and council-tax considerations.

There are two ways that a person can make a claim against a deceased’s estate, the first being a claim under the Inheritance Provision for Family and Dependants (IPFD) Act 1975. The second is on grounds of validity.

I had just left my chair, and Murphy jumped straight into my spot. I casually said, "Jump in my grave, why don't you? "An innocent phrase used by many of us. It reminded me of current plans for reopening closed burial grounds to address the issue of limited space in urban areas.

Executor support through our trusted probate specialist — clear guidance and fixed-structure fees from £1,000 (typically ~2 % of estate value).