When preparing to make a Will, many people ask whether an Executor can also be a Beneficiary. The short answer is yes, it is perfectly normal and legal to name a Beneficiary as an Executor of a Will. In this guide we explain what both roles entail and cover any other restrictions Executors and Beneficiaries may face.

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is deciding who will be your executor. This will be the person to carry out your final wishes after you die. A question we often get asked is whether this individual can decide who gets what after you pass away. We explain everything you need to know in this brief guide.

Wills are one of the most important ways for people to protect their assets and ensure their family will be looked after in the event of their deaths - but despite this, many in the UK may not be putting as much thought into their wills and estate planning as they should.

Understanding what you can and cannot do after a death is vitally important. Here, we explain whether you can sell a house before probate and what you should consider when executing the estate of a deceased person.

Does a grant of probate show the value of an estate? Learn the answer and other things you should know about probate from PHR Solicitors. Read now.

When do you need a grant of probate? If you are unfamiliar with the process of dealing with a loved one’s estate after they die, PHR Solicitors' guide can help.

What is the “7-Year Rule” in inheritance tax and how can it decrease your tax liability after you die? PHR solicitors’ expert probate team explains.

The probate experts at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors explain the term “grant de bonis non administratis” and when it might apply to the probate process.

The expert probate solicitors at Percy Hughes and Roberts explain who administers the estate of a bankrupt person and how an estate's debts are settled.