Probate
When someone dies, their estate has to be settled - and someone has to do it. Here's what that involves.
- What probate is, and when it's needed
- What an executor actually does
- The steps, and where the time goes
Guidance
Understanding what lies ahead.
Wiseplan isn't a law firm, and we don't handle probate or power of attorney for you. What we do is make both far simpler to prepare for. These plain-English guides explain what's involved - and where Wiseplan helps.
Our guides
Lasting Power of Attorney
An LPA lets someone you trust make decisions for you if you no longer can. Here's how it works.
- What an LPA is, and why it's made early
- The two types, explained
- How to set one up, step by step
More guides - on wills, inheritance tax and supporting someone after a death - are on the way.
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