Practical guidance from Simon Jenkins, Director at Curtis Legal.
Joint bank accounts after death usually pass to the survivor without probate, but the IHT rules are different. Here is what executors need to know.
Read more →Selling a house during probate? Learn the executor’s duties, insurance pitfalls, IHT valuation rules and how to time the sale correctly.
Read more →Selling an inherited property in the UK — full guide covering probate timing, capital gains tax, valuation, and the practical steps from death to completion.
Read more →Do all estates need probate? Learn when a grant is required, when joint assets bypass probate and how thresholds work in 2026.
Read more →Do you have to pay inheritance tax before probate? Yes — and here’s exactly how to do it. The Direct Payment Scheme, IHT423, instalment options, and executor loans explained.
Read more →How long does probate take in 2026? A realistic stage-by-stage timeline for grants, tax clearance and final distribution.
Read more →Thinking about doing probate yourself? Learn what is involved, where the pitfalls are and when DIY probate is genuinely realistic in 2026.
Read more →Wondering what happens if you don’t apply for probate? Learn when probate is required, the legal and financial risks of delay, and your options as an executor.
Read more →Wondering if you need a probate solicitor? Learn when professional help is essential, when DIY works and what 2026 fees look like in plain English.
Read more →A named executor can formally decline the role by renouncing before intermeddling. Learn how to use Probate Registry Form PA15 to step down and what happens to the estate.
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