Step 3: Locate and understand the Will
Guidance on how to find a Will, and check whether it's valid - or what to do when someone didn't leave a valid Will.
What makes a Will valid for Confirmation?Understand what makes a Will legally valid, what affects Will validity in Scotland specifically, and how to make sure a Will is suitable for Confirmation.
How to find out if someone left a Will ScotlandThis guide explains how to find out if a Will exists, where to search, and what to expect when contacting solicitors or other professionals.
What do I do if there's no Will?What happens when someone dies without a Will in Scotland - who should deal with the estate, and when you might need a solicitor.
Who inherits when someone dies without a Will in ScotlandUnderstand intestacy rules in Scotland - who inherits when someone dies without a Will, and who is responsible for the estate.
How to apply to be Executor if there’s no WillWhen someone dies without a Will, the eligible person or people need to apply to the Court to be Executor-dative.
Scottish legal rights: your responsibilities as ExecutorScottish Legal Rights can overrule the terms of a Will. It’s crucial to understand your legal and financial responsibilities around them.
What if someone due to inherit has died?Understand what to do when someone due to inherit from an estate has died, including people named in a Will, or with a legal right to inherit.