Unlocking Inheritance with Advanced Inheritance

In this episode of Today’s Wills and Probate, host David Opie welcomes Dan Baines, Founder and CEO of Advanced Inheritance, for a deep dive into the growing role of probate lending in modern estate administration. With delays in probate often leaving beneficiaries in financial limbo, Advanced Inheritance offers a regulated, consumer-first solution designed to ease the burden.

The conversation explores two key products: inheritance advances, which allow beneficiaries to access funds early, and estate advances, which help executors manage upfront costs. Both are structured to protect consumers—no personal liability, capped interest, and repayment only once the estate is settled.

Listeners will also hear how ethical safeguards, including FCA regulation, bereavement training, and access to budgeting tools, ensure that support is offered responsibly and transparently. Rather than selling loans, the focus is on empowering informed choices during a difficult time.

For legal professionals, estate planners, and will writers, this episode offers practical insight into how financial innovation can complement traditional probate services—delivering empathy, flexibility, and real-world impact.

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