The Gazette

Publication Date

22 June 2021

What is a replacement attorney and what are their powers? Tracy Ashby of Wright Hassall explains what you need to know about replacement attorneys for lasting powers of attorney (LPA).

Publication Date

7 June 2021

Why does resealing a foreign grant of probate occur and which countries’ grants of probate can be resealed in England and Wales? Gill Steel of LawSkills explains how to reseal foreign probate.

Publication Date

28 May 2021

As the official public record since 1665, deceased estates notices are placed in The Gazette daily. As part of our new 'Gazette Firsts' series, we look through the archives at some of the very first deceased estates notices placed in The Gazette.

Publication Date

26 May 2021

Can a minor be a beneficiary in a will? Rachelle Nuttall, a solicitor in the Wills and Probate department at Stephensons Solicitors LLP, explains what happens to gifts in wills that are left to people under the age of 18.

Publication Date

21 May 2021

What are the tax implications if you buy your parents’ house? Zeen Al Atroshi, a Solicitor at Duncan Lewis Solicitors, explains the risks when gifting a property.

Publication Date

17 May 2021

What is a court appointed deputy? And what is the difference between a deputy and an attorney? Tracy Ashby of Wright Hassall explains the role and responsibilities of a court appointed deputy.

Publication Date

5 May 2021

How is cryptocurrency different to other assets in a will? Sharon Henley, Chief Product Officer at Coincover, explains how best to handle cryptocurrency assets in your will.

Publication Date

26 April 2021

What are trustees’ duties? And what constitutes a breach of trust? Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall explains breach of trustee duties and the possible defences to a breach of trust claim.

Publication Date

23 April 2021

When someone dies they leave an estate which must be distributed to the correct beneficiaries. Sharon Crosby of Lodders Solicitors explains the steps to help personal representatives find every beneficiary, and how and why to protect themselves from future challenges.

Publication Date

16 February 2021

What is The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 and what powers does it give a guardian? Linda Cummins of GWlegal explains what you need to know about Claudia’s law.