1. How long do you think it will take your spouse/civil partner to inherit your estate?
2. How much may it cost your spouse/civil partner to inherit your estate?

Without a valid up to date will, trying to obtain grant of probate can take years and cost a lot of money if a professional is hired to obtain probate for the estate.

It is a common assumption that an estate will automatically pass to their spouse if they do not make a Will. However it all depends on may factors of how your assets are owned and title.

If you’d like to find out more please contact a Future Wills consultant, who will be happy to help, on 01604 8073598.