Probate & Inheritance

Draft a valid will under s.9 Wills Act 1837 — executors, residuary estate, IHT planning, survivorship, Banks v Goodfellow capacity, beneficiary-witness trap.

Enter a probate caveat — grounds, PA8B warning, PA5 appearance, citation, contentious probate escalation.

COP1 deputyship — COP1A, COP3 capacity assessment, COP4 declaration, emergency interim orders, best interests.

Draft LP1H LPA — life-sustaining treatment option, ADRTs, attorneys, instructions, registration with OPG.

Draft LP1F LPA — attorneys, jointly vs severally, instructions, certificate provider, signing order, registration.

IHT421 Probate Summary — the small form that unlocks probate. Reference numbers, Direct Payment Scheme, timing.

How to complete Form IHT403 in 2026. Declare lifetime gifts and the 7-year rule. Chris drafts it to HMRC standard.

How to complete Form IHT30 in 2026. Apply for HMRC inheritance tax clearance. Chris drafts it to HMRC standard.

How to complete Form IHT435 in 2026. Claim the Residence Nil-Rate Band on a family home. Chris drafts it to HMRC standard.

How to complete Form IHT402 in 2026. Claim unused nil-rate band from a predeceased spouse. Chris drafts it to HMRC standard.

Form IHT205: Inheritance Tax Return for Small Estates (2026 Guide) Before you can apply for a grant of probate, you

Form PA1P: Apply for Probate Where There Is a Will (2026 Guide) When someone dies leaving a valid will, the

Form PA1A: Apply for Letters of Administration Without a Will (2026 Guide) When someone dies without leaving a valid will,