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Probate Delays Crisis – What Do You Need to Know?
Recent News – The Probate Registry Previously where a Grant was required, the Probate Registry had been taking up to […]
Mothers and Daughters….
With Mother’s Day not far away, the shops are full of gifts and cards. But some mother/daughter relationships can unravel […]
To Bind or Not to Bind? – Pitfalls of Mutual Wills and How They Differ from Mirror Wills
Mutual Wills are a type of Will, often called a ‘Mutually Binding’ or a ‘Mutually Irrevocable’ Will, for many reasons, […]
Inheritance Dispute; when headlines mislead
News headlines are designed to grab our attention. But in doing so, they can mislead; a classic example is in […]
One Year On – The Changes to the Probate Process
What is Probate? Probate or Letters of Administration is the legal right to deal with a person’s property, money and […]
Giving Well
A new report released by the Resolution Foundation think tank, as reported by the Daily Telegraph, suggests that baby boomer […]
Inheritance Tax and Will Disputes
The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) expects twice as many estates to be paying inheritance tax (IHT) by 2026. To […]
Being a will executor: frequently asked questions
Our Wills & Probate team have been receiving a significant number of enquiries during the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the […]
CGT Tax Implications on Divorce
When couples divorce, there are tax implications to consider. Clearly, clients should obtain advice from an accountant but there are […]
New Year…New Will?
So the decorations are down, the diets have started and your New Year’s Resolutions have been made. But when you […]