Wills and Probate Resources

Katie Coates of Brodies LLP explains the legal rights of children in Scotland and when they can inherit.

Charlotte Kahrman of HCR Law outlines what a Grant in Solemn Form is, when it is used, and how it differs in substance and effect from a Grant in Common Form.

Katie Alsop and Charlotte Kahrman of HCR Law examine the judgments in Ellis v Ellis (in which they acted for the successful Claimant) and the practical lessons they offer on both evidential scrutiny and costs risk.

The government has launched a consultation setting out a proposal to reform the legal rights of cohabitating couples.

The National Will Register has announced it will once again run its annual Free Will Registration Month campaign, taking place in May 2026.

What is an attorney and what are the options if you already have an LPA but wish to add someone new? Katie Fitzpatrick and Megan Heger from of Sydney Mitchell LLP explain.

The Ministry of Justice has announced that the fee for obtaining copies of probate grants, wills or letters of administration in England and Wales will increase from £1.50 to £16 per copy on 17 November 2025.

In this case study, Kelly Carr of Rothley Law looks at the options available when a beneficiary has been excluded from a will.

Kelly Carr of Rothley Law explains the legal concept of testamentary freedom, how you can make a will that is difficult to contest, and what the risks are of excluding someone from a will.

Dylan Mitchell, a Senior Solicitor in the Dispute Resolution team at Blackadders LLP, explains how an application for the rectification of a will can be brought in Scotland.