The team at Percy Hughes & Roberts specialises in Trusts, Wills, and Probate services. Here, we discuss the most significant legal pitfalls that people face when planning for the administration of an estate and how you can avoid them.

When a person dies, a process of estate administration begins. The person's assets are valued, their debts are paid, and their belongings are passed on to the people named in their will. However, before this can happen, the will often needs to go through a legal process called probate.

Writing a last will and testament without professional support can be a daunting task. This checklist is designed to guide you through the process, making it easier to create a will that reflects your values and provides peace of mind for those you leave behind. We have also provided tick boxes next to each item if you wish to print this page out.

As the executor of an estate, you are entrusted with the responsibility of carrying out the wishes of a deceased person and managing their estate in accordance with the law. The process of administering a will or trust involves various legal, financial, and administrative tasks that must be handled with care and precision.

In this guide, the probate experts at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors aim to offer clarity on what a probate lawyer does and the services that they can offer. If you have any questions we have not answered, our expert Wills, Trusts & Probate solicitors are happy to speak to you regarding your query and provide the legal services you need.

In this guide, the experts at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors will explore the options available to executors who wish to step down, how this impacts the administration of the estate, and the legal processes involved in ensuring the estate is managed effectively.

When all beneficiaries named in a will have passed away, it creates a unique set of challenges for those who must administer the estate. Under usual circumstances, the deceased's estate assets are distributed directly to each named beneficiary according to the person's will.

As an executor, one of your key responsibilities is effectively communicating with the beneficiaries of a will after a death. In this guide, we explain how to write a letter to beneficiaries of a will.

A last will and testament is a legal document that offers instructions for what should happen after you die. For most people, that means deciding who will inherit your belongings, including any assets, savings or property you own. It can also give instructions for your funeral arrangements, or establish a trust to manage assets like a business, an art collection or a family home in the long term.