Wills and Probate

Avoiding common delays in obtaining probate Probate is a term which is loosely used to cover the administration of an estate, and it has a reputation for being a lengthy process. The administration includes a number of key stages, including obtaining the...

Are mirror wills right for us? If you are married , in a civil partnership or cohabiting with a long term partner, and thinking of making or updating your will, you may have heard the expression ‘ mirror wills ’ and wonder if this would...

What to do if the deceased resided overseas and had assets in the UK? If the person who had died was resident in a former commonwealth country, recognised by the UK's Colonial Probates Act, then an application can be made to "reseal"...

Legal steps to consider when diagnosed with a life-limiting illness On top of the heartbreak and worry that a diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can cause, there will be a raft of concerns and uncertainties about your care and financial affairs, and it...

Making sure your property passes as you choose, with a life interest trust Creating a will with a life interest trust over your property allows you to ensure that your home passes to those you choose, whilst also allowing you to provide for another loved...

Have you recently been appointed as an Executor in a Will for a person who has died? Or has a relative died without making a Will and you wish to be the Administrator? If that is the case, you may not be entirely sure of what an Executor or an ...

Take a step back and put yourself into the shoes of your child. What stage of life is your child at? What is their personality like? What do they like doing? What do they not like doing? What is their favourite colour? What foods do...

We are delighted to announce some good news about the Government’s recent u-turn to put a halt on the increase in probate fees that were due to take effect in May 2017. Following the announcement of the snap general election, the Government has decided...

We are delighted with the government’s recent decision to reduce the registration fees for Lasting Powers of Attorney (“LPAs”) and Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs”). The Office of the Public Guardian (“OPG”), the...

On or after April 6th 2017, the new Inheritance Tax rules will be of effect. The key point to consider is how this will affect your estate in terms of any Inheritance tax liability upon your death. Before we delve into this further, let’s start at the...

It’s the New Year and for many of us this offers the chance for a fresh start and a fresh outlook.  Some of us will finally commit to that long overdue gym membership, whilst others may simply see the New Year as an incentive to get things...