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If the Executor of an Estate dies during Probate, their Executor can step in and complete Probate on their behalf. This is called a chain of representation

If the death was caused by a third party, was unexpected or the cause of death is unknown then it will be reported to the coroner.

If someone dies without a Will, inheritance laws determine who can wind up their affairs. The person who undertakes this role is called the Administrator

An Executor or Administrator could accidentally become a landlord if the Estate contains a rental property. We explain exactly what obligations accidental landlords have

To make a Will, you need to have 'testamentary capacity' which means you understand what you are doing and its implications. We explain how this can be proven

A Grant of Probate is usually needed to deal with assets outside England and Wales. We explain the Probate process for dealing with foreign assets

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