Wills and probate help and advice

What happens if I die without making a will?

In recent years, studies have suggested that roughly two thirds of adults have not made a will and that a third of us will die without having ever made one. In legal speak this is known as dying “intestate”.

Drafting a will

The different types of Power of Attorney

Find the Power of Attorney that's right for you. 

Power of Attorney

How to contest a will

The emotional and financial strain of contesting a will can be a lot to bear, especially when you've just lost a loved one. There can be a lot of confusion about the process and costs of contesting a will. But if you believe that you have been left out of someone's will, you might have the legal right to dispute it.

Contesting a will

How much does writing a will cost?

We all know that writing a will is necessary – it’s the best way to allocate our estate, choose an executor, make any requests for funeral arrangements and leave something for our loved ones.

Drafting a will

How much does it cost to contest a will?

Contesting a will can vary in price, mainly because some cases will take longer than others. Most solicitors will offer an hourly fee, but some will be able to reclaim the costs from the other side if successful.

Contesting a will

Contesting a will after probate

Just because probate has been granted doesn't mean you're too late to contest a will, but it does mean you need to act fast.

Contesting a will