Vulnerable Widow Protected by Inheritance Act Case
The solicitor behind the recent Inheritance Act 1975 claim case of Kaur v Singh has said an “important precedent has been […]
Contested Probate, family provision, News
Estate Planning
New Bereavement Benefits for Cohabitees
It became law on Thursday 9 February 2023, so cohabiting parents and carers will be able to claim the same
Inheritance Tax, News
Inheritance Tax Burden Steadily Increasing
Inheritance Tax Boosted by Property Price Boom Annual receipts and receipts as a proportion of gross domestic product since the
Estate Planning
38+ Ideas for Free Publicity for Funeral Directors
How to increase your share of the local funeral market: Free Marketing Ideas for Funeral Directors. Definitely not the definitive
Your Probate Questions
No Executors Named in Will – What Happens
When No Executors Named in Will. I was a bit surprised to get this question, but on speaking to colleagues
Estate Planning
Dormant Assets Act 2022
Marking a significant milestone, the Dormant Assets Act has received Royal Assent, bringing forward new legislation to expand the existing
Estate Planning
Clearer Funeral Pricing Required
CMA requires clearer prices and information from funeral providers The CMA has ordered funeral directors and crematorium operators to make
News, Probate, Your Probate Questions
Must a solicitor resign as executor if asked?
A case has highlighted risks and high costs that can be faced by solicitors refusing to stand down as executor
Your Probate Questions
Disputes Between Executors – When Executors Don’t Agree
Disputes between Executors or Administrators: Do executors all have to agree on everything? Unless an executor has renounced (formally decided
Estate Planning, Your Probate Questions
Beneficiary In The Dark
Enquiry: Hello. I am writing this from the United States. I am in need of help as I was informed