Practical guidance from Simon Jenkins, Director at Curtis Legal.
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.
Read more →Missing the deadline to contest a will or make an Inheritance Act claim can bar your case entirely. This guide explains all key time limits and what to do if you are late.
Read more →The Inheritance Act 1975 lets spouses, cohabitants, children and dependants claim from an estate. Learn who qualifies, what the court considers, and how to make a claim.
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