Practical guidance from Simon Jenkins, Director at Curtis Legal.
There is no expiry date on a will in England and Wales. A will written decades ago can still be perfectly valid today. But certain…
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Read more →A lasting power of attorney comes in two types: property and financial, and health and welfare. This guide explains what each covers, the differences, and how to register.
Read more →Without an LPA, a Court of Protection deputyship is needed to manage affairs for someone who has lost mental capacity — a costly and slow process. Find out what is involved.
Read more →How long does probate take with a will? Most straightforward estates complete in 6-12 months. Complex estates take 2-3 years. Definitive 2026 timescales, stage by stage, with key deadlines.
Read more →Do you have to act as an executor if named in a will? No. You can accept, renounce, or reserve power. What each option means, what intermeddling is, and how to make the right decision.
Read more →Where to store your will so your executors can find it after death. A will that cannot be found may as well not exist — 5 secure options, what each involves, and what to do if a will goes missing.
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