Losing a loved one is an upsetting time, so finding out you’ve been named an executor of their will may seem rather daunting. But, please don’t worry. Our will and probate solicitors are here to help. More...
Sadly, issues linked with the administration of a deceased’s estate are relatively common when a legal professional is not instructed. There could be negligence, fraud, obstructive behaviour, or even disputes when the executor is also a beneficiary.
So, it is important to know where you stand in the eyes of the law and what options you have. More...
Around 180,000 people a year die intestate (without making a Will). That is a shocking 56% of UK deaths. This might sound gloomy, but are there any pros to not making a Will? Here, our legal experts look at the positives of giving all of your capital to the state by default…More...
When a couple decide to divorce, one of the major concerns/disputes is financial assets. Here we consider inheritance and whether an individual would be entitled after a divorce. More...
Here on the Howells blog we’ve previously written about how to find a trusted probate solicitor, but what are the benefits of using a probate solicitor? We detail these below. More...