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.
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 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.