The Gazette

Publication Date

10 March 2016

Jo Summers, solicitor, explains the importance of seeking a probate solicitor with specialist knowledge and suitable experience, and the fee options available.  

Publication Date

9 March 2016

Mitra Mann, solicitor, outlines the role of the court of protection and the circumstances in which a statutory will may be deemed necessary.

Publication Date

22 February 2016

Gary Rycroft explains the key financial considerations when acting as executor of an estate during an often difficult and emotional time – and why planning for the inevitable is essential.

Publication Date

19 February 2016

The government is planning rises in probate fees according to the value of the property left by an individual in their will.

Publication Date

2 February 2016

Making a will is one of the most important things you can do, but there are a number of strict legal formalities that you must comply with in order for your will to be valid.

Publication Date

18 January 2016

Katie Alsop, solicitor, explains how and why the public trustee may be appointed as executor of a will.

Publication Date

11 January 2016

Kerry Morgan-Gould, legal director, explains how just a small change in behaviour could result in an additional billion pounds for UK charities each year.

Publication Date

10 December 2015

Andrew Tyrie, MP and chair of the Treasury select committee, has claimed that changes to inheritance tax are too ‘messy’, leaving uncertainty and confusion for people planning their wills.

Publication Date

1 December 2015

The cost to local councils of public health funerals has risen by nearly 30 per cent over the last four years.

Publication Date

26 November 2015

Nicola Neal outlines what each profession can bring to the probate process.