6 pillars indexed · Estate, Wills & Probate
UK Estate, Wills & Probate — the master index
Six in-depth pillar guides covering inheritance tax (IHT), lasting power of attorney (LPA), probate applications, online will services, trusts and gifting, plus FCA-regulated pre-paid funeral plans. Statutory citations, 2026 figures, no upsell.
Last reviewed: 10 May 2026 · Author: Chandraketu Tripathi (CK), Director-level finance editor
Editor's note
This hub covers estate planning topics where bad decisions cost families thousands. We cite IHTA 1984, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and FCA rules in full so readers can verify every figure independently.
What this hub covers
The UK Estate, Wills & Probate hub is kaeltripton.com\'s editorial home for end-of-life and inheritance planning. Coverage spans the inheritance tax framework under the Inheritance Tax Act 1984, the lasting power of attorney process registered through the Office of the Public Guardian, probate applications and intestacy under the Non-Contentious Probate Rules, will-writing options ranging from solicitor-drafted to regulated online services, gifting and trusts as IHT planning tools, and pre-paid funeral plans (now regulated by the FCA since July 2022).
Every pillar guide in this hub cites primary UK statutory sources (legislation.gov.uk, HMRC, the Office of the Public Guardian at opg.gov.uk, FCA register, Money Helper, Citizens Advice). Where statutory thresholds apply (NRB at £325,000, RNRB at £175,000, taper relief on gifts), exact 2026/27 figures are stated and referenced. This is not a marketing page for will-writing services.
Pillar guides in this hub
The Estate, Wills & Probate hub indexes the following long-form pillar guides. Each pillar covers one major topic with statutory citations, deadlines, and step-by-step procedures. New pillars are added as they pass our 13-rule editorial validation.
| Pillar guide |
Topic covered |
| Inheritance tax UK | IHT thresholds, NRB, RNRB, gifts, business relief |
| Lasting power of attorney | LPA setup, OPG registration, fees, attorney roles |
| Probate guide | Grant of probate, application fee, intestacy rules |
| Best online will services | Comparison: Farewill, Wills.com, Co-op, Beyond |
| Trusts and gifting | 7-year rule, taper relief, types of trust, IHT planning |
| Funeral planning | Pre-paid plans (FCA-regulated since 2022), costs |
How this hub is organised
The Estate, Wills & Probate hub is the master index for all kaeltripton.com content covering this territory. Hub pages link down to pillars (1,800+ word evergreen guides) which in turn link to leaves (specific scenarios, calculators, provider reviews, location variants). Every page in this cluster is reachable in three clicks from the homepage.
Pillar guides cite primary UK statutory sources (gov.uk, HMRC, FCA, legislation.gov.uk, Citizens Advice, MoneyHelper) and are reviewed quarterly. We do not accept paid placement or affiliate links within editorial pillar content.
Full archive
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The pillars above cover the core topics. The full archive contains every guide tagged to this hub, including provider reviews, calculators, scenario specifics, and recent commentary.
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Disclaimer: Kaeltripton.com is an independent editorial publisher, not authorised or regulated by the FCA. Content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal or tax advice. Always verify rates, thresholds, and procedures with primary sources (gov.uk, HMRC, FCA register, your local authority) before making any financial or legal decision. Last reviewed 10 May 2026.
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