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If the deceased owned no assets in their sole name, then it's likely that Probate won't be needed, but there are some exceptions to this rule.

In our Biggest Ever Survey into death, dying and bereavement, a third of those who were bereaved in the last 5 years said the death had been sudden and unexpected

Generally, fixtures are items which are attached to the property, while fittings aren't. Fixtures will usually be included in a property sale while fittings won't be

The Estate Accounts show what money has come in and out of the Estate, including assets, debts, expenses, tax liability and the amount due to Beneficiaries

In England and Wales you can cut someone out of your Will, but some individuals are legally entitled to challenge this after you die. Take steps to minimise this risk

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If the property is mortgaged and held in the sole name of the deceased, it may need to be sold to pay off the mortgage, but this isn't always necessary.

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