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What’s Changed with Inheritance Tax Rules for Business and Farm Owners?

New inheritance tax rules came into force in April 2026, affecting Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief. Find out...

How Much Time Will You Need to Set Aside to Administer an Estate?

Could Capital Gains Tax be Due on Your Estate?

Could capital gains tax apply to an estate after death? Learn how CGT works during probate, what the death uplift...

When Does Inheritance Tax Need to be Paid During the Probate Process?

Find out when inheritance tax is due during probate in England and Wales. Learn key deadlines, 6-month payment rules and...

How to Assess an Estate After a Death

Learn how to assess and value an estate after death in England and Wales. Step-by-step guide covering assets, debts, gifts...

Cross-Border Estates: Will You Need to Apply for Probate in Multiple Countries?

Expert guide to administering cross-border estates with assets in multiple countries. Learn the first steps, probate requirements, and when to...

How Trusts Can Help You to Provide for Dependents After Your Death

Learn how trusts protect dependents after death. Bare trusts, life interest trusts & discretionary trusts explained. Get expert legal advice...

What Should You Consider When Appointing Executors?

Is There Anything You Can Do if You’re Struggling to Pay an Inheritance Tax Bill? March 2026

Facing an inheritance tax bill but can't access estate funds? Discover practical options including HMRC's Direct Payment Scheme, instalments, and...

How Much Easier is it to Administer an Estate with a Will than Without One?

Discover how much easier it is to administer an estate with a valid Will. Learn how intestacy rules, probate and...

Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Setting Up a Trust in Your Will

Thinking of including a trust in your Will? Learn the different types of trusts, their purposes, tax considerations and questions...

Inheritance Tax Thresholds, Rules and Allowances: Everything you Need to Know for 2026

A clear 2026 guide to UK inheritance tax thresholds, allowances and rules. Learn how much you may pay, exemptions, reliefs...

How Much Should You Tell Your Family About What’s in Your Will?

Unsure whether to tell your family what’s in your Will? Learn the pros, cons & legal considerations of sharing your...

How International Probate Works: UK Estates with Assets in the USA

Learn how international probate UK USA works, including cross-border probate rules and key considerations when managing probate with US assets.

Winding Up the Winding Up Process

Administering an estate can feel like a never-ending task, especially when probate delays or property sales slow progress. This post...

Why Making a Will isn’t a Once in a Lifetime Exercise

Making a Will is vital, but it isn’t something to do only once. As your life and circumstances change, your...

Legal Considerations When Caring for an Elderly Relative

Caring for an elderly loved one can be rewarding — but it often brings complex legal and financial responsibilities. Our...

Top Five Mistakes People Make with their Wills

A Will is one of the most important documents you’ll ever create — yet certain mistakes can cause serious issues...

Trusts in the UK: What Are They and Who Needs One?

Trusts are one of the most talked-about — yet least understood — tools in estate planning. Our latest article explains...

Probate Made Simple: What You Need to Know

When someone close to you dies, managing their estate can feel overwhelming. Our latest article breaks down what probate is,...