Register the Death
Do I have to register the Death as Executor? As an Executor of an estate, you may have to register the death if you are a family member of the deceased or if the family…
Executor List
Is there a list of the tasks that I have to do as an Executor? It is almost impossible to list all the tasks that could be part of an Executors role until you know…
Executor brief rule of engagement
What are the rules of engagement if I become an Executor? Processes need to be followed, timescales need to be kept, and details really matter. If this describes how you do things, then we are…
Executor Qualifications
What qualifies me to be an Executor? If you have full mental capacity and are over 18 years old, you qualify. You are able to do the role even if you are going to inherit…
Executor should know
Are there things you should know before excepting the role of Executor? As an Executor you will be legally responsible for handling this persons estate when they die. This means that you can’t say I…
Need to know
What should I know before agreeing to be somebody’s Executor? Being asked to be an Executor of a Will is a very important role and can feel like an honour. Being asked is also unusual…
Will Knowledge
Do you like to plan? What you need to know before writing a Will? You need to know lots of things but giving you a list before you start is not the way forward. At…
Digital Asset Law
Do you have Crypto or NFTs? On the 2nd of December 2025 the Property Act (Digital Asset Law) gave legal status to digital assets and ensured that they can be included in personal estates. Until…
Executor Safety
Are you managing the estate of a family member that recently passed? Executor Safety, is that something you have considered? If you, as an Executor, have never heard of the London Gazette then you may…
Unwanted Inheritance
Have you inherited something that could be better used elsewhere. How does a deed of variation work. A deed of variation is something that a Beneficiary of an estate is able to use within two…