Luke Scott

Using a probate solicitor

Having to apply for probate in order to administer a deceased person's estate will undoubtedly compound the trauma that grieving loved ones experience during a bereavement. That's why it is a good idea to engage a probate solicitor. Probate is the term... Read >

The ins and outs of intestacy

With hundreds of things to consider when a loved one passes away, the ins and outs of intestacy are certainly not one of them. It's easy to overlook it in the assumption that, even without a will, a loved one will be granted estate administration. However... Read >

Why making a will is so important

Although many people are scared at the prospect of writing a will, as it feels morbid, they should put their fears aside, as writing a will is one of the most important things a person can do. Making a will is so important for a number of reasons; firs... Read >

A guide to will writing

It's not nice for anyone to have to think about their demise but making a will should be an essential thing for most people. There are a number of reasons almost two thirds of Brits put off this seemingly arduous task, but a day of unpleasantness saves y... Read >

Legacies created by two famous wills

The world of wills and probate is fraught with drama; often fights between loved ones are sparked by the feeling that someone is taking what they're not entitled to from the estate of a relative. There's also a lot of history to wills and probate, with th... Read >

What is probate?

Probate is a word that we often hear in our daily lives, but many people - particularly younger generations - may not have the slightest idea what it actually means. A basic understanding of probate is extremely important, though, as it is something th... Read >

Typical will disputes and the probate law behind them

There are countless reports about families falling out over a loved one's estate, but there are a few categories that these disputes usually fall into. The example below outlines one of the typical disputes and the probate law behind it. The first case i... Read >

Common problems people face during probate process

When someone dies, whether they've written a will or not, their estate must go through the probate process. When a person has written a will, they have usually named one or more persons to act as the executors of the will, which means they are respons... Read >

A probate definition and short explanation

The probate definition is "the legal process in which a will is reviewed to determine whether it is valid and authentic. It also refers to the general administering of a deceased person's will, or the estate of a deceased person without a will." Before... Read >

How the probate of estate process works

If you've been made responsible for the estate of someone who's died - a family member, a friend or even a professional colleague for example - then the chances are that your first priority will be to apply to the probate system. If the deceased's asse... Read >

A brief guide to probate

Probate is a term that is used in several different ways, sometimes referred to as ‘administering the estate', below is a brief guide explaining the probate process. Probate is the legal process which gives a person the right to deal with a deceased per... Read >

A simple probate definition

Like a lot of technical legal terms, a probate definition isn't something that you could provide off the top of your head without a little research. Still, unlike many legal terms it's not actually that hard to explain, though it's a little bit circuito... Read >

How joint tenancy can bypass probate laws

It is commonplace for couples to own their homes as part of a 'joint tenancy with right of survivorship' agreement. Joint tenancy means the ownership of a property is shared equally. Should one of the owners die, the property is transferred to the survivi... Read >

Some advice on wills and probate

There's often some confusion over wills and probate; Many people believe that the probate service is only involved when someone dies intestate - when they don't have a will. This is a common misconception as in fact, wills and probate are legally insepara... Read >