The Gazette

Publication Date

3 August 2017

As an executor of a will, one of your responsibilities is to deal with any claims against the deceased’s estate. 

Publication Date

1 August 2017

Nearly a fifth of the UK’s estate agents are at risk of going bust, according to a report published by accountancy firm Moore Stephens. 

Publication Date

27 July 2017

Who owns and can access your photos, music and social media account content when you die? And would bequests via a tweet hold water? Alan Eccles, of Brodies, outlines what happens to digital assets on death.

Publication Date

20 July 2017

Katie Alsop, of Wright Hassall, explains why it’s time to get your affairs in order.

Publication Date

14 July 2017

Similar to limited companies, unregistered businesses such as sole traders and partnerships, can be served with a winding up petition by their unpaid creditors. Mike Smith explains.

Publication Date

13 July 2017

David Tattersall, of Handpicked Accountants, compares and contrasts methods used to close a company.

Publication Date

13 July 2017

Official statistics for individual insolvencies in England and Wales 2000 to 2016, broken down by region and local authority areas, age and gender, have been released.

Publication Date

12 July 2017

Those applying for probate online will be able to make a 'digital statement of truth', rather than swearing in person at a solicitor's office or a probate registry.

Publication Date

11 July 2017

In certain cases, a CVA can save a business from closure, safeguard the interests of directors and help to avoid future accusations of wrongful trading.

Publication Date

7 July 2017

Confused by the additional nil-rate band when a residence is passed on death to a direct descendant? Here’s an overview, by Steeles Law’s Karen Bacon.