Probate refers to the legal process of settling the estate of a deceased person. This process can take anywhere from a few months to a couple of years, depending on several factors such as the size ...

HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is reforming how professional users can apply for probate. Changes have included probate fees, and rolling out an online service for applications.

New probate rules for UK households are kicking in after a November rule change. The price of obtaining copies of probate documents has jumped from £1.50 to £16 per copy following a change introduced ...

When someone dies their estate has to go through a financial process known as probate. It entails “identifying the dead person’s assets, paying off any debts and sharing out the remaining estate ...

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Always name a beneficiary for your accounts so that your heirs can skip the probate process Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on ...

Inheritance Tax (IHT) is one key cost many families will have to meet following the death of a loved one. For an individual in charge of an estate, often known as an executor, meeting a wide range of ...