Wills and probate Archives

7 Jan 2026

New Year, New You: Why Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Deserve a Place on Your 2026 Checklist

Every January it’s the same story, gyms fill up. People commit to healthier habits, better routines, and long-term wellbeing. The idea is simple: small actions now protect you later.

16 Dec 2025

Can Pets Inherit Under a Will? Legal Position and Planning Solutions

Last year, fans across the globe mourned the heartbreaking loss of Liam Payne, beloved singer and best known as a former member of the global pop band, One Direction. His passing at such a young age shocked many and served as a poignant reminder of how fragile life can be.

3 Dec 2025

Contesting a Will: The Main Grounds Explained

Challenging a will is never a step taken lightly. For families already coping with loss, it can feel uncomfortable or even confrontational. Yet when serious doubts arise about how a will was made, English law provides clear routes to contest it.

3 Dec 2025

What are the grounds for contesting a Will?

Challenging a will is never a step taken lightly. For families already coping with loss, it can feel uncomfortable or even confrontational. Yet when serious doubts arise about how a will was made, English law provides clear routes to contest it.

28 Nov 2025

Cross-Border Probate Case Study: Greek-Domiciled Estate and the UK Infected Blood Compensation Scheme

The cross-border probate team at IMD Solicitors recently assisted in a matter that demonstrated the challenges that arise when a deceased individual had ties to both the UK and another jurisdiction.

18 Nov 2025

Protecting Yourself as an Executor: Practical Steps to Avoid Personal Liability

Being named as an executor or administrator of an estate can feel like an honour, but it also comes with significant legal duties. Executors are personally responsible for managing the estate, paying debts and taxes, and distributing assets correctly. If something goes wrong, the executor can be held personally liable, even if they acted in good faith.

21 Oct 2025

Navigating Probate in Two Legal Worlds: England & Wales and Italy

When someone passes away, the legal process of handling their estate can be complex—especially when it crosses borders. As a dual-qualified Solicitor and Avvocato, I often support clients who are navigating estates involving both England & Wales and Italy. Despite some surface similarities, the probate processes in these two jurisdictions are fundamentally different, rooted in contrasting legal traditions, expectations, and systems of inheritance.

14 Oct 2025

Fernandez v Fernandez [2025]: When Executors Can Be Removed and Why the Courts Are Taking a Firmer Line

When family relationships break down after someone’s death, the person appointed to deal with the estate, whether an executor or administrator, can quickly find themselves under pressure. If an executor delays unnecessarily, refuses to communicate, or acts in a way that causes mistrust, beneficiaries can lose confidence. Sometimes the only solution is for the court to step in and remove the executor so that the estate can move forward.

2 Oct 2025

Reseal of a Grant of Probate in the UK

As a Solicitor at IMD Solicitors LLP specialising in cross-border probate, I frequently advise clients on the process of resealing a foreign Grant of Probate in England and Wales (UK). Many clients are uncertain when a reseal is required, which countries are eligible, and how the process works. Below, I have answered some of the most common questions.

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