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Most wills are fairly straightforward to handle. Most don’t come as a surprise. So what is a contest of a will? In short, a contest happens when a will is very ...

Charged with drink driving but not in car, what do I do? It’s not as uncommon as you might think to be charged with drink driving but not in the car ...

Solicitors specialising in drink driving – why would I need one? The consequences of a drink driving charge can have a huge effect on your life. You can be fined or ...

If you plan on moving into a new house in the next few months, one of the most important factors to consider is the location. In the housing market, prices ...

Can you do probate yourself? Yes, you can do probate yourself. There’s no legal requirement to hire a probate solicitor or any legal professional. The big question is whether you should ...

Amidst the grief of the passing of a loved one, the complex legal process of probate is often the last thing you want to deal with. Yet it can minimise ...

Do I need confirmation for a small estate in Scotland? What constitutes a small estate is actually defined by Scottish law as one with a total value under £36 000. Confirmation ...

Confirmation In Scotland – large estates Getting confirmation in Scotland for large estates (those valued at £36 000 or more) is more challenging than for small estates. For a start, the Sheriff ...

How Much Are Solicitors Fees for Confirmation In Scotland Getting the confirmation you need to administer the estate of someone who has died isn’t a free process. But how much are ...

You need to get confirmation of a will (the Scottish equivalent of probate) before you can administer the estate of someone who has died. But how long does confirmation of ...