8 guides
When things go wrong
Caveats, disputes, missing wills and mistakes — what they mean and what an executor should do next.
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When an executor becomes personally liable
The situations where an executor is personally liable — unpaid debts, tax errors, early distribution — and the practical steps that protect you.
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What happens if an executor dies?
Who takes over when an executor dies before the testator, during the application, or after the grant — the chain of representation rule, and when a fresh grant is needed.
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Caveats and disputes: what happens when probate is challenged
What a probate caveat does, how it is entered and removed, the common grounds for challenging a will, and what an executor should do when one appears.
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The will is missing — what now?
Where to search for a missing will, how to apply for probate with a copy, what evidence the registry needs, and what happens if no will is found.
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Renouncing as an executor, or reserving power
How a named executor steps down: renunciation versus power reserved, when it is too late to renounce, and the forms involved.
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Form PA8A: entering and removing a caveat
How to enter a probate caveat using form PA8A, what it costs, how long it lasts, and how an applicant warns off a caveat they consider unjustified.
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How to correct a mistake after you have applied
What to do when you find an error after submitting a probate or Inheritance Tax application: form C4, amended values, and correcting a grant.
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What to do when the estate is insolvent
How to identify an insolvent estate, the statutory order for paying creditors, and why an executor should take advice before touching the assets.
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