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Legal Guides & Expert Insights

Practical guidance on probate, medical negligence and personal injury — written by Simon Jenkins, Director and Solicitor at Curtis Legal.

Probate & Estate Administration

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Executor Duties
November 2026 · Simon Jenkins

The Executor’s Year: How Long Before an Estate Must Be Distributed

The executor’s year is a long-standing rule giving executors at least twelve months from the date…

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Probate Process
November 2026 · Simon Jenkins

Grant of Probate vs Letters of Administration — What’s the Difference?

A grant of probate and letters of administration both give legal authority over an estate, but…

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Probate Costs
November 2026 · Simon Jenkins

The HMCTS Probate Application Fee in 2026 — What You Pay and When

From 13 July 2026 the probate application fee is £526 for estates over £5,000, with no…

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Medical Negligence

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Pressure Sores
May 2026 · Simon Jenkins

Compensation for Pressure Ulcers in Care Homes — 2026 Claims Guide

Compensation for pressure ulcers in care homes — when stage 3 or stage 4 wounds develop…

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Pressure Sores
May 2026 · Simon Jenkins

Stages of Pressure Sores: The Complete 6-Category EPUAP Guide 2026

The 6 stages of pressure sores explained using the EPUAP/NPIAP classification — Stage 1 to Stage…

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Pressure Sores
May 2026 · Simon Jenkins

Pressure Sore Compensation Claim — Can I Claim? 2026 Guide

Can you claim pressure sore compensation? If a pressure ulcer developed in hospital or a care…

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