In this episode, Sarah Reid is joined by Annaliese Barber, Director and Head of Richard Reed Solicitors’ Wills, Trusts, Probate and Court of Protection Department, and Helena Dar, Wills, Trusts and Probate Solicitor at Richard Reed Solicitors.

Together, they cut through the jargon and walk through what actually happens when someone dies, what the law requires, and how to navigate the process without making costly mistakes.

Here's what we'll cover in this episode:

• What probate is and when you actually need it.

• Who needs to apply and what the process involves.

• Understanding intestacy: what happens when someone dies without a will.

• The role of executors and administrators, and what's expected of them.

• Common mistakes families make and how to avoid them. ...