Signing of a will : probate problems

Contesting a will

The recent Supreme Court ruling in the case of Marley illustrates the tragic consequences of what can go wrong when a will is incorrectly signed. The facts of the case are very straightforward. Mr & Mrs Rawlings had mirror wills drafted, leaving everything to each other. If that failed their estates would pass to the…

How to obtain a copy of a will

Probate

After someone has died, family members are often anxious for various reasons to see the Deceased persons will. So what is the law and how can you obtain a copy ? If either a Grant of probate or Grant of letters of administration are issued, then a Copy of the Grant and Will becomes a…

Cost of Probate

Probate costs

Perhaps one of the most frequently asked questions relates to the cost of probate. The traditional view is the probate is expensive with high fees charged by Solicitors with the process taking months to resolve and sort out. Put simply it doesn’t cost a lot and we can obtain probate within 4-6 weeks. Recognising the…