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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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Estate Administration
September 2026 · Simon Jenkins

Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property. What Executors and Beneficiaries Actually Pay

Inheriting a property does not, by itself, create a Capital Gains Tax bill. The tax only…

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Executor Duties
September 2026 · Simon Jenkins

The Executor’s Guide to a Deceased Person’s Final Tax Return

Inheritance Tax and income tax are often confused by first-time executors, but they are two separate…

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Estate Administration
August 2026 · Simon Jenkins

Does Life Insurance Count as Part of the Estate for Probate?

Whether a life insurance payout goes through probate, and whether it is subject to Inheritance Tax,…

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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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