All our legal advice articles

How long does probate take in the UK? (2025 Complete Guide)

Published on 06/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

How long does probate take UK? Discover typical probate timescales, common delays, and expert tips to speed up the process. Understand what impacts probate duration and when to seek solicitor help.

How are trust disputes resolved in the UK? Mediation vs litigation

Published on 05/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Trust dispute in the UK? Discover how mediation or litigation can resolve trustee conflicts, fraud or mismanagement — with expert legal help.

How much does a lasting power of attorney cost in the UK?

Published on 05/06/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Understand the real cost of creating a Lasting Power of Attorney in the UK and explore expert tips to minimise expenses while ensuring full legal protection.

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA)?

Published on 30/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Still have an Enduring Power of Attorney? Learn its limits, when to register it, and why adding a Lasting Power of Attorney may be essential today.

What powers does an attorney have in the UK?

Published on 29/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

A Power of Attorney allows you to delegate certain decisions while maintaining fundamental protections under UK law. It strictly regulates what the attorney can and cannot do, safeguarding your interests through comprehensive legal frameworks provided you understand its scope and limitations.

How to make a Power of Attorney in the UK?

Published on 28/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Discover the different types of Power of Attorney in the UK, how they work, when to use them, and why legal advice is key to protecting your wishes.

What forms do I use to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)?

Published on 26/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Complete your LPA forms while in good health - 1 in 3 people lose mental capacity without warning, and you cannot set up an LPA after losing capacity.

How are Lasting Power of Attorney and Protection Deputy Order different?

Published on 26/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Discover the key differences between Lasting Power of Attorney and Deputyship Orders in the UK. Find out which is faster, cheaper, and better for protecting your future.

Business succession planning: legal plan & advice

Published on 22/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Discover how proper business succession planning protects your legacy, prevents tax losses, and avoids family conflicts. Consult expert solicitors to secure your business's future.

Lasting power of attorney guide: how does LPA work?

Published on 22/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

Learn how a lasting power of attorney protects your finances and healthcare if you lose capacity. Understand LPA types, activation rules, and legal advice.

Types of Lasting Power of Attorney: Which one do you need?

Published on 21/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Care crises demand immediate financial decisions while health choices affect inheritance, making single LPA strategies dangerously incomplete.

What happens to your property or savings when you pass away?

Published on 20/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

Your assets will be distributed according to rigid intestacy rules that may not reflect your wishes, potentially leaving unmarried partners with nothing and causing painful family disputes.

Rules of intestacy: What happens if you die without a will?

Published on 19/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Discover how UK intestacy rules decide who inherits if you die without a will, the risks for unmarried partners, and how solicitors can help protect your family’s future.

Understanding probate solicitors: fees, roles, and why you need one

Published on 16/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Learn what probate solicitors do, how much they charge in the UK, and how to choose the right expert to manage your estate with clarity and care.

Do I need probate if there is a will?

Published on 15/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Having a valid will doesn’t always mean you can skip probate. Learn when probate is required in the UK and why executors must follow legal steps to access assets.

How to make a will in the UK: checklist, costs & options

Published on 14/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Dying without a will in the UK risks leaving loved ones unprotected. Discover why making a will is essential to secure your family’s future and avoid intestacy rules.

How to avoid inheritance tax when second parent dies?

Published on 12/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Discover how to legally avoid inheritance tax when your second parent dies. Learn key strategies like spousal exemptions, gifting, and trusts to protect your family's wealth.

Dodging inheritance tax in the UK: The do’s and don’ts

Published on 12/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Discover how to legally reduce or avoid the 40% UK inheritance tax with expert-approved strategies, including gifting, trusts, business reliefs, and estate planning tips.

Seven-year rule: Reduce your inheritance tax liabilities!

Published on 09/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins

Gifts become completely tax-free if you survive seven years after making them, with partial relief available after just three years under the inheritance tax 7 year rule.

Can a surviving spouse change a mirror will?

Published on 08/05/2025, by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

Can a surviving spouse change a mirror will in the UK? Discover the legal risks, limits, and expert tips to protect your estate and ensure your original wishes are respected.