Insights on Estate Administration and Asset Tracing
What Happens to a Bank Account When Someone Dies?
What happens to a bank account after death? Learn how sole and joint accounts are handled, when a bank may require probate and how executors can look for unknown or dormant accounts.
What Happens If You Find an Asset After Probate is finalised?
A forgotten asset can sometimes appear after an estate has been distributed. Learn what may happen next, whether the existing Grant can be used and why further asset checks may be sensible.
What Are an Executor's Responsibilities When Dealing With a Deceased's Estate?
Learn the main responsibilities of an executor, from identifying assets and debts to probate, paying liabilities and distributing a deceased's estate.
How to Find All the Assets of a Deceased Person in the UK: Guide for Executors
Discover how executors can identify bank accounts, pensions, investments and other assets after a death. This practical UK guide explains where to start, common mistakes to avoid and when a professional asset search may help ensure no important assets are overlooked.