Probate & inheritance
Selling inherited property, probate rules, and executor guidance.
- How Long Does Probate Take in the UK? Realistic 2026 Timescales
Grant of probate, estate administration and selling the property — what each stage actually takes, and where estates get stuck for months.
- Selling an Inherited House With Siblings: Avoiding a Family Stalemate
What happens when co-owners disagree, how buyouts and TOLATA claims work, and the practical ways families reach a fair, fast decision.
- Inheritance Tax and Selling an Inherited House: What Beneficiaries Need to Know
How IHT interacts with a property sale, the residence nil-rate band, and when CGT kicks in.
- Selling a Probate Property in England & Wales: A Step-by-Step Guide
Grant of probate, joint executors, empty-property insurance, IHT and the fastest legal route to a sale.
- Empty Property Insurance: Why Standard Cover Lapses After 30 Days
What happens to buildings insurance when a property becomes unoccupied — and how to stay covered while selling.