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Grant of Probate Explained: When You Need It and How to Apply
Jasvir Patel | Sep 3, 2026
What is a Grant of Probate? A Grant of Probate is a court-issued document confirming that the executors named in a valid Will have authority to deal with the deceased's estate. Banks, investment providers and buyers of estate property may require it before releasing...
Probate Solicitors in London: How to Choose the Right One
Jasvir Patel | Sep 2, 2026
Start with the estate, not a directory listing The right probate solicitor is not necessarily the nearest or the cheapest. The better starting point is the estate itself: does it contain property, tax, trusts, a business, foreign assets, missing beneficiaries or...
What Is Probate and Do You Always Need It?
Jasvir Patel | Sep 1, 2026
Probate: the short answer “Probate” is often used to describe the whole process of dealing with someone's estate.Strictly, a Grant of Probate is the court document confirming the executors'authority where there is a valid Will. If there is no Will, the appropriate...
What Happens If You Die Without a Will in the UK?
Jasvir Patel | Aug 27, 2026
The Short Answer If you die without making a valid Will, you are said to have died intestate. Your estate is distributed under the statutory rules of intestacy, rather than according to assumptions about what you may have wanted. Those rules provide certainty, but...
Being an Executor: The Duties, Risks and Changes You Need to Know
Jasvir Patel | Aug 26, 2026
Being appointed as an executor is often seen as a sign of trust. However, administering someone’s estate can involve much more work and responsibility than many people expect. An executor may need to identify and value assets, deal with banks and pension providers,...
Can Remote Employees Work Abroad Without Permission? Lessons from a Recent Tribunal Decision
Anjalee Pandya | Aug 18, 2026
Remote working may allow an employee to work away from the office, but does it allow them to work from any country they choose? A recent Employment Tribunal decision considered this question after a finance manager moved permanently from the UK to France despite being...
Settlement Agreements in 2026: 10 Things You Should Know Before Signing
Anjalee Pandya | Jul 29, 2026
Receiving a settlement agreement can be unexpected. Whether it follows redundancy, disciplinary proceedings, performance concerns, a workplace dispute or the end of your employment, it is important to understand your legal position before deciding whether to sign. A...
What Should You Do If Your Company Receives a Statutory Demand?
Paul Mendelsohn | Jul 27, 2026
What Is a Statutory Demand? (Quick Answer) A statutory demand is a formal legal demand requiring payment of a debt. If a company fails to pay the debt or otherwise resolve the matter within 21 days, the creditor may rely upon the unpaid demand as evidence that the...
Can You Have Two Property and Financial Affairs LPAs?
Jasvir Patel | Jul 25, 2026
Can You Have Two Property and Financial Affairs LPAs? Yes. Many business owners choose to have two separate Property and Financial Affairs Lasting Powers of Attorney: One dealing with their personal financial affairs. One dealing specifically with their business...