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Probate · 12 May 2026
How long does probate take in the UK in 2026?
Current Probate Registry timelines, what causes delays and how to keep your estate moving.
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Tax · 05 May 2026
Inheritance tax thresholds and reliefs for 2026/27
The frozen nil-rate band, the residence nil-rate band and reliefs every executor should claim.
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Wills · 28 Apr 2026
A simple checklist before you write your will
Six things to think about before you sit down with a will writer — so your will reflects what you actually want.
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Executors · 20 Apr 2026
The first 30 days as an executor
A calm, ordered list of what to do — and what to leave for later — in the first month.
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Dying without a will: who inherits under intestacy?
The strict order set by the Administration of Estates Act 1925 — and the people it often leaves out.
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