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We are specialists in trusts, estate planning and tax advice, wills, probate, powers of attorney and other related services. This enables us to focus on your legal query and to offer you clear, concise and professional advice. Probate Solicitors Limited is based in Knowle, Solihull but we deal with clients across the country, where it is feasible. We offer a friendly, efficient service wherever you may live.

'Greedy' daughter loses court battle with builder brother over mother's £5m fortune after she 'frittered away' inheritan...
22/05/2026

'Greedy' daughter loses court battle with builder brother over mother's £5m fortune after she 'frittered away' inheritance on meals at The Ivy and he was left with 'almost nothing'

Sandra Thomas, 65, has been ordered to repay £2.6 million to the late Jeanne MacDougall's estate, after she and her husband Philip raided her bank accounts.

Six costly inheritance tax mistakes: IAN DYALL reveals the worst blunders you can make
22/05/2026

Six costly inheritance tax mistakes: IAN DYALL reveals the worst blunders you can make

It is often said that inheritance tax is hated by the many and paid by the few. But the few have been growing in number and facing bigger bills.

NS&I sets out plan to reunite 34,000 bereaved families with £367m after a scandal which saw its boss step down
21/05/2026

NS&I sets out plan to reunite 34,000 bereaved families with £367m after a scandal which saw its boss step down

NS&I will start contacting estates of deceased customers who due to error were not repaid money from all of their accounts following a bereavement claim.

Can I gift a pension annuity as surplus income inheritance tax-free?
18/05/2026

Can I gift a pension annuity as surplus income inheritance tax-free?

Having paid 40 per cent tax on those earnings, I'd rather not end up with it getting caught by inheritance tax too, so I'd like to give it away now.

Michael Jackson’s estate will see more than $600k returned in huge victory for daughter Paris
15/05/2026

Michael Jackson’s estate will see more than $600k returned in huge victory for daughter Paris

‘Paris has always been focused on what's best for her family and this ruling is a massive win for them,’ the actor’s representatives said in a statement

Bereaved families could be denied 50% of pensions while inheritance tax bill is thrashed out
14/05/2026

Bereaved families could be denied 50% of pensions while inheritance tax bill is thrashed out

People in charge of winding up estates will be allowed to stop pension firms paying out pensions in full if they think 40% death duties might be due.

How to work out and pay inheritance tax: You get just SIX MONTHS to stump up death duties
14/05/2026

How to work out and pay inheritance tax: You get just SIX MONTHS to stump up death duties

The daunting task of working out and paying inheritance tax must be done in the immediate and intense period of grief after a death. Read our guide on what to do...

HMRC ‘ramps up’ scrutiny of property valuations
24/04/2026

HMRC ‘ramps up’ scrutiny of property valuations

Laura Walkley, of TWM Solicitors, says HMRC is clamping down on inheritance tax avoidance through estate assessments.

Record surge in challenges to wills as families face inheritance payout delays - with 'predatory' late-life marriages, d...
22/04/2026

Record surge in challenges to wills as families face inheritance payout delays - with 'predatory' late-life marriages, dementia and Covid lockdowns blamed

There has been a 4.59 per cent average year-on-year growth of caveats - typically the first step in challenging a will and stopping executors from getting probate.

Higher annuity rates slash break-even point by SEVEN years: Experts say it's a 'buyer's market'
22/04/2026

Higher annuity rates slash break-even point by SEVEN years: Experts say it's a 'buyer's market'

Higher rates have slashed the break-even point on a £100,000 annuity by seven years, meaning it's possible to recoup the initial outlay far quicker than five years ago.

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