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Once Probate Has Been Granted, What Happens Next?Understanding the probate process is vital when dealing with the death ...
25/09/2026

Once Probate Has Been Granted, What Happens Next?

Understanding the probate process is vital when dealing with the death of a loved one. Here, our experts detail the procedures and processes that happen after probate has been granted.

The probate experts at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors explain what happens after probate is granted, and how executors should manage this process.

Can a Landlord Move a Tenant’s Personal Belongings Without Permission? Understanding your legal limits as a landlord is ...
24/09/2026

Can a Landlord Move a Tenant’s Personal Belongings Without Permission?

Understanding your legal limits as a landlord is vital in avoiding disputes and ensuring tenant rights are respected. Learn when it’s lawful and when it’s not.

The landlord law team at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors explains when a landlord can move a tenant’s personal belongings without permission.

What Is the Difference Between an Executor and a Trustee?Two of the most important roles in estate planning and administ...
23/09/2026

What Is the Difference Between an Executor and a Trustee?

Two of the most important roles in estate planning and administration are the executor and trustee. While their functions may seem similar at first, it is crucial to understand the differences between the two.

The experts at PHR Solicitors explain the difference between an executor and a trustee, to help you make the right estate planning decisions. Learn more here.

How Section 8 Works Under the Renters’ Rights ActWith Section 21 now abolished, Section 8 will become the primary route ...
22/09/2026

How Section 8 Works Under the Renters’ Rights Act

With Section 21 now abolished, Section 8 will become the primary route for landlords seeking possession.

This means relying on defined statutory grounds, serving the correct notice, and preparing clear supporting evidence from the outset. Errors in procedure could result in delays or unsuccessful claims.

Our latest guide explains how Section 8 works under the new framework and what landlords must do to remain compliant.

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act marks a fundamental change in how landlords can lawfully regain possession of their properties. Learn more here.

What Bills Have To Be Paid After Death?It may not be the first thing on your mind when you lose a loved one, but keeping...
21/09/2026

What Bills Have To Be Paid After Death?

It may not be the first thing on your mind when you lose a loved one, but keeping up with their utility bills and other ongoing or outstanding payments after death is vitally important. This brief guide will take some of the guesswork out of what debts and bills need to be paid when a person dies.

It may not be the first thing on your mind when you lose a loved one, but keeping up with their utility bills and other ongoing or outstanding payments after death is vitally important. This brief guide will take some of the guesswork out of what debts and bills need to be paid when a person dies.

Why do wills go to probate?Even with a valid will, probate may be needed to legally validate it and ensure the executor ...
18/09/2026

Why do wills go to probate?

Even with a valid will, probate may be needed to legally validate it and ensure the executor can manage the estate. Discover what probate involves and when it is required.



When and why do wills go to probate? Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors explains how to determine whether you need a Grant of Probate. Call us today.

A simple mistake on a Section 8 Notice could lead to delays, additional costs, and having to start the possession proces...
17/09/2026

A simple mistake on a Section 8 Notice could lead to delays, additional costs, and having to start the possession process again.

Our latest guide explains the common errors that can make a Section 8 Notice invalid and what landlords can do to avoid them.

A Section 8 notice can allow landlords to regain possession of a property where a tenant has breached the terms of their tenancy agreement, most commonly due to rent arrears. However, the process must be handled carefully, as even small mistakes can sometimes make a notice invalid.

What Is a Pecuniary Gift in a Will?When drafting a will, one of the most significant decisions you can make involves the...
16/09/2026

What Is a Pecuniary Gift in a Will?

When drafting a will, one of the most significant decisions you can make involves the type of gifts you choose to leave behind. Among the various options available, pecuniary gifts provide a straightforward and effective way to ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

What is a pecuniary gift in a will, and what is it used for? The expert wills and probate team at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors explains this legal term.

What Landlords Should Know About Breaching a Tenancy Agreement in the UKLandlords must comply with tenancy agreements to...
15/09/2026

What Landlords Should Know About Breaching a Tenancy Agreement in the UK

Landlords must comply with tenancy agreements to avoid legal disputes and penalties. This guide covers key obligations, common breaches, and how to stay compliant to protect your property and tenant relationships.

This guide explains what constitutes a landlord’s breach of a tenancy agreement, the potential risks involved, and practical steps you can take to resolve or prevent these situations.

What Happens to a Declaration of Trust After Marriage?Understanding the nuances of property rights can be difficult at t...
14/09/2026

What Happens to a Declaration of Trust After Marriage?

Understanding the nuances of property rights can be difficult at times, especially when you are planning to get married. Here, we explain exactly what a declaration of trust is in relation to property, and how a marriage can affect it.

What happens to a declaration of trust after the parties involved get married? The property law experts at Percy Hughes & Roberts Solicitors explain more.

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