Ask Our Experts

Questions from readers about wills, probate and inheritance answered by qualified solicitors. Topics range from executor duties to international estates and debt settlements.

Are Verbal Changes to a Will Valid?

Verbal changes to a will are legally murky and hard to enforce, even with witnesses, so a written codicil is safer.

Can I Set Up Another Trust?

Yes, you can set up multiple trusts, and they can help reduce inheritance tax even after dissolving a previous one.

Moving to Canada, Would My Will Cover the UK Law?

A UK will might not be valid in Canada, so you'll need to check if you should write a separate Canadian will when you move.

No Will and High Debts: How to Decide Who to Pay?

When someone dies without a will, their debts don't disappear, here's what actually happens and who has to pay.

Should Deceased Person's Estate Pay Bank Loan?

When someone dies with a bank loan, their estate must pay debts in a specific order, with funeral costs coming first.

Solicitor Contact: Executors Who Are Also Beneficiaries?

When an executor is also a beneficiary, understand the duties involved and how solicitors work alongside family executors to manage the estate.

What if a Witness to Will Dies Before You?

What happens to your will if a witness dies before you do and how it affects probate.

Where Can I Find a Revoked Will?

When you revoke a will, here's where to find the old version and what happens to it.