Contesting the Validity of a Will
There are five reasons why the validity of the Will can be challenged. These are: Lack of due execution Under…
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Easing financial hardship when a loved one dies
The process of sorting out a person’s affairs when they die can be difficult and upsetting for the surviving family…
Read moreThe impact of COVID-19 on estate executors
Probate lawyers have witnessed a significant increase in the number of cases as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. The…
Read moreMaking a Will during lockdown
The outbreak of the Coronavirus and the risk it poses to our health has led to an increased demand in clients…
Read moreProbate fee increase narrowly passed
A Parliamentary Committee voted to increase probate fees by a narrow margin of nine votes against eight this month. The change…
Read moreChanges to the flat fee structure in estate administration
Probate fees are set to increase subject to a Parliamentary Committee vote later this month. These fees are the cost associated…
Read moreUpdate on Probate Fee Increase
Not long after the Budget announcement, The Ministry of Justice has announced plans to increase the fees charged when making an…
Read moreProbate Fee Increase ABANDONED
The Ministry of Justice announces there is not enough time for the newly proposed legislation to increase probate fees to…
Read moreProbate Fee Increase Declared as ‘Unlawful’
The proposed new fees for issuing a Grant of Probate have been declared as unlawful by a panel of experts.…
Read moreProbate Registry Fee Set to Increase up to £20,000
It has been confirmed that fees for probate applications are set to increase up to £20,000 from May 2017. Our…
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