Managing the Estate

The legal and financial process of settling what someone left behind: probate, intestacy, tax, and administration.

What is probate

Most people encounter it for the first time while dealing with a bereavement. The name does not help much. This guide explains what probate actually involves, when it is needed, who does it, and what happens if there is no will.

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My Lost Account UK: how it works and what it does not find

Most people searching for it fall into one of two situations: they have found references to an account that may no longer be active, or they are dealing with the estate of someone who has died and need to find accounts they did not know existed. This guide explains how the service works, what it covers, and where it falls short.

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Intestacy rules UK: who inherits when there is no will

Dying intestate means dying without a valid will. The intestacy rules then determine who is entitled to the estate: what order people inherit in, and how much each person receives.

8 min read

Letters of administration: what they are and how to apply

This guide explains what letters of administration are, who can apply, what the process involves, and how long it takes.

6 min read

How long does probate take in the UK?

This guide explains what affects probate timescales, what a realistic timeline looks like at each stage, and what typically causes delays.

7 min read

Pension Tracing Service UK: how it works and what to do next

It does one thing: it gives you a contact address or phone number for a pension scheme. Finding the contact is only the first step. Whether you have a pension with that scheme, and what it might be worth, is something only the scheme itself can tell you.

7 min read

Managing the Estate

The legal and financial process of settling what someone left behind: probate, intestacy, tax, and administration.

What is probate

My Lost Account UK: how it works and what it does not find

Intestacy rules UK: who inherits when there is no will

Letters of administration: what they are and how to apply

How long does probate take in the UK?

Pension Tracing Service UK: how it works and what to do next

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