The Gazette

Publication Date

5 February 2021

What is the Court of Protection and how do you apply to the Court? Mitra Mann, Senior Associate at Wright Hassall, explains the role of the Court of Protection.

Publication Date

28 January 2021

Writing a will and knowing what to put in it can often seem a daunting task, especially when it comes to information about bank accounts. Michael Brook of Lodders explains what you need to know when it comes to bank accounts and your will.

Publication Date

22 January 2021

Who has access to a deceased’s bank account when they die? And what happens to joint bank accounts after death? Rachel Collett of Wright Hassall explains what happens to someone’s bank account when they die.

Publication Date

14 January 2021

According to the annual Cost of Dying Report by SunLife, the average cost of a funeral in the UK has increased by 1.7% to £4,184, with the average ‘cost of dying’ now at £9,263.

Publication Date

18 December 2020

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising executors and administrators not to submit their grant of probate or administration too early, as it could cause delays due to an issue matching up IHT400 and IHT421 forms.

Publication Date

14 December 2020

What are legal rights in Scotland? Susanne Batchelor of Brodies LLP explains how these apply to inheritance and highlights what individuals need to be mindful of if they are considering a legal rights claim in Scotland.

Publication Date

9 December 2020

Why should you leave a gift to charity in your will? Remember A Charity explains how to leave money to charity in your will and how it could make you eligible for a reduction in inheritance tax.

Publication Date

23 November 2020

Who inherits property when two or more people die simultaneously? Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall looks at section 184 of the Law of Property Act 1925 and the problem of 'commorientes'.

Publication Date

18 November 2020

How often should you review your will after signing it? Jennifer Russell of Lodders Solicitors explains when you should review your will and why.

Publication Date

5 November 2020

What are The Non-Contentious Probate (Amendment) Rules 2020 and why have they been introduced? Nicola Mawson of Stephensons Solicitors LLP explains the new Non-Contentious Probate Rules, which came into force on 2 November 2020.