Wills & probate
Coronavirus: should you make an advance care plan?
In the coronavirus crisis, it's never been more important to have a plan in place for the type of treatment and care we receive at the end of life.
How coronavirus restrictions are changing funerals
Coronavirus is forcing major changes to the way funerals are conducted. We explain what these new rules mean for the bereaved.
Will services in high demand – how to make a will quickly and cheaply
Demand for wills has doubled with the threat of coronavirus with some law firms turning away clients. Here's how to get the right will and powers of attorney for you quickly and easily even when you're self-isolating.
Two in five homeowners don’t have a will: what happens if you die without one?
Over two fifths of homeowners haven't written a will meaning their loved ones could lose out - but making one is easier than you think.
Dying without a will: fixed inheritance sum for spouses rises to £270,000
The fixed sum a surviving partner gets when a spouse or civil partner dies without a will is rising to £270,000 - but no will means they can still lose out.
Five million choosing not to get married: why writing a will needs to be a priority
Unmarried couples need to write a will even more than married folk. Which? takes a look at what to include and what to avoid.
Probate fees hike scrapped: deceased estates avoid bills of up to £6,000
Bereaved families no longer face the prospect of a hefty bill for probate applications, with the government announcing a planned fee rise will not go ahead.
9 common misconceptions about writing a will
Millions of adults in the UK haven’t made a will. We run through common misconceptions that could be holding them back and what the reality is.
Probate fees hike from April 2019: will you face a bill for thousands?
Families could be hit with huge bills after a loved one passes away after a shake-up to probate fees. Which? explains the new fees and how much you'll pay.
Nearly 800,000 people still owed Power of Attorney refund: are you eligible?
Nearly one million people could get Power of Attorney refund after being overcharged for applications by the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG).