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Autumn is a season of resets. The weather cools, clocks change and days shorten, signalling the return to normal routines. Summer holidays and more leisurely schedules give way to familiar structure...

Managing risk proactively in estate administration depends on identifying and addressing potential issues before they become major problems. This includes recognising financial pressures that may not be obvious when looking...

Shakespeare famously asked, “What’s in a name?” In a competitive legal market, where branding alone cannot create value, the more important question may be: what does that name mean to...

Whether it is for a property, travel, or something else of value, insurance is typically purchased with the hope that it is never needed. The same applies to professional indemnity...

Money may make the world go round, but in the legal sector, it is the timing of money that ultimately shapes the client experience. This is especially true in estate...

In many estates, property is both the greatest asset and the greatest liquidity challenge. While an estate may have considerable value on paper, that value remains locked as expenses and...

Modern estate administration, like many sectors, is reaping the benefits of digitisation by gaining efficiency in workflows, saving time in procedural matters, and eliminating repetitive tasks. Where traditional methods rely...

Estate disputes are not always about the will. Administrative stress can also create conflict, as executors face heavy workloads, emotional pressure, and liquidity challenges that strain families and beneficiaries. A...

In estate administration, expectations that surround the role of executor can create challenges. An executor may find themselves with limited liquidity while expenses fall due and beneficiaries expect progress. With...

In estate administration, establishing legal authority is more than a process checkpoint or formality. It is a continuous control that forms the foundation of every stage of administration. Without a...

While traditional pillars of legal service delivery, such as professional expertise, sound process, and trusted judgement, remain benchmarks of excellence, clients increasingly expect more than legal capability alone. They compare...

No longer confined to filing cabinets, safe deposit boxes, and traditional documentation, the wealth of an estate today is increasingly held in digital form, within online accounts protected by passwords...

Client expectations in the legal market have shifted beyond outcomes alone as the sole measure of value. Clients now evaluate legal partners through the lens of delivery quality, where clear...

Loss is never easy. When a loved one passes, families and executors may find themselves coping with the complex stages of grief while also navigating the practical burdens of estate...

The start of a new year is often associated with fresh beginnings and a reshaping of priorities. It is also a period when finances are scrutinised, as the aftermath of...

When it comes to estate planning, choosing an executor is one of the most important decisions you can make and it’s essential to think carefully about who you appoint to...

By Luke Cheadle, Head of UK Operations for The Estate Registry The subject of an organisation or establishment’s insensitivity in dealing with people who have recently lost a loved one...

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Read at Today's Wills & Probate

Read at Today's Wills & Probate

Read at Today's Wills & Probate

Anyone with a brother or sister can tell you that sometimes siblings do not always get along. Unfortunately, the death of a parent and the distribution of their estate can...

Whether it has been expected because of a long illness, or it’s due to a surprise event like an accident or sudden health incident, it can be quite shocking when...

As the saying goes, nothing is certain but death and taxes. If a relative of yours has recently passed away, both death and taxes may be on your mind—namely how...

Many believe one’s debt is forgiven when they die.  More importantly for our purposes, do their beneficiaries? In general, the rules for handling the debts of those who have passed are fairly...

Thousands of people have used inheritance advances to get the money they need faster—without having to wait for the lengthy probate process to complete. Maybe you are one of them. Some have found their...

The process in which assets from an estate are distributed to heirs, called probate, is typically a slow one—taking six- to 12-months on average in the UK, but there are even further delays today...