The Gazette

Publication Date

3 December 2024

Alistair Spencer of Shakespeare Martineau explains how burial disputes can arise and what the law says about the right to possession of a deceased’s body.

Publication Date

16 October 2024

Charlotte Kahrman, a Solicitor in the Contentious Probate Team at Wright Hassall, examines three recent cases where proprietary estoppel was considered.

Publication Date

4 October 2024

When someone dies, the surviving relatives or personal representatives will need to apply for probate to deal with the deceased’s estate. But how long does it currently take to get a grant of probate?

Publication Date

1 October 2024

Reforms to death certification in England and Wales came into effect in September 2024. Rachelle Nuttall, a solicitor in the Wills and Probate department at Stephensons, explains what has changed to the death certification process.

Publication Date

18 September 2024

Alana Graham, Barrister and Head of Private Client at Blackhams Solicitors, explains why an individual’s domicile is of paramount importance when it comes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and looks at the application of IHT to UK expats.

Publication Date

9 September 2024

With many testators considering the convenience of pre-paid probate plans, Philip Pamment, Chair of the Advisory Board of BEST Foundation, looks at the risks associated with pre-paid probate plans.

Publication Date

29 August 2024

Laura Abbott (Principal Associate) and Phoebe Zair (Paralegal) at Rothley Law examine the cases of Brealey v Shepherd & Co and Kenig v Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP.

Publication Date

8 July 2024

Following the launch of the ‘View a lasting power of attorney’ service on GOV.UK, STEP has provided guidance on what the service is and how to use the service.

Publication Date

8 July 2024

Lisa Hill of Anglia Research Services explains how The Gazette was an invaluable tool in uncovering the family history of a deceased person with no known next of kin.

Publication Date

1 May 2024

In the last 12 months we have seen two significant decisions in the context of will validity challenges on the basis of undue influence. Laura Abbott and Hannah Donnelly at Rothley Law examine the cases and implications.