New probate rules for UK households are kicking in after a November rule change. The price of obtaining copies of probate ...

Anthony Reed, Associate, Contentious Probate at Ware & Kay writes on 'Challenging a Will: What you need to know' ...

Not everyone can challenge a Will—you need to have a legal interest, such as being named in an earlier Will or entitled under the rules of intestacy. Common reasons for disputing a Will include: Lack ...

When someone dies, their home can be frozen in lengthy estate administration. In the most protracted cases, wills are contested, disputes erupt between beneficiaries, or multiple executors struggle to ...

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.

What is the difference between a will and a trust, and how can families decide which option better suits their estate ...

Brits have been advised to know about certain tax rules ahead of Christmas if they plan to give money as a gift this year.

An estate plan is a process that goes beyond accumulating and conserving assets. Here are the basics you need to know.

One in five people do not realise that life insurance payouts can be subjected to inheritance tax calculations if it is not ...

A trust also enables you to impose additional conditions and criteria regarding who receives the funds and when. For instance ...

Simonne Llewellyn, chief executive of Finders International, explains how - with proper oversight and collaboration between ...

Thousands of people don’t realise their families could face an inheritance tax charge over the life insurance policies they’ve taken out ...