There is a list of gifts in the will and some of these people have died already – what happens to these legacies?

It depends on the wording of the will. If there is no alternative beneficiary for that particular gift or legacy named, then that gift will lapse and it will fall into the residue of the estate (ie what is left over after all gifts, tax and other expenses of the estate have been paid). However, this is not always straightforward and there are specific rules which need to be followed.

Every Probate is different and even if you wish to administer the estate yourself, we can provide some initial guidance. Please do get in touch.