Navigating your way through legal paperwork can be tricky, especially when you’re grieving. To make things as clear and concise as possible, we’ve created a step-by-step guide to the probate process. More...

A bereavement is always an emotional time in a person’s life. Many bereaved individuals find themselves in a vulnerable position and therefore need the representation of a trusted solicitor. 

Sadly, there are a number of people out there who may try to take advantage of a person’s grieving state. That’s why we would like to share our knowledge of how to find a trusted probate solicitor. More...

Sometimes it can be difficult to locate the executor of a will, particularly if a will and testament is prepared many years before an individual’s passing. 

Read more: What Happens if the Executor of a Will Dies?

In this case, there are a number of steps that must be taken to delegate the items of the deceased’s estate and ensure everyone receives the inheritance they’re entitled to: More...

During an emotional time, the last thing you need is to be distracted by confusing jargon. Unfortunately, if you are not familiar with wills and probate then you can get caught out by some terminology that surrounds them. 

At Howells Solicitors we always do our best to ensure that you completely understand everything that is happening. In order to assist this, we’ve put together a complete jargon buster for probate and wills: More...

What is a Beneficiary of a Will? 

A beneficiary will be an individual or legal entity that receives an inheritance/gift from a Will. There are particular legal rights which will help ensure that the inheritance from the Will is managed and passed to the beneficiary in line with the testator’s’ wishes. 

Rights of a Beneficiary to a Will 

Beneficiaries and executors of a Will have various rights which they share in common. These rights only come into effect after the death of the testator, up until this point any beneficiary will have no interest in the assets. Beneficiaries can be removed/changed any time before the death of a testator. More...