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Coady v Coady - due execution and presence

Richard Guy, a Partner in the Lifetime Planning team at Ashtons Legal LLP, looks at “due execution” and “presence”, and how Covid-19 affected will making in England and Wales.

Date:: 9 February 2026

Why gift a second property to a discretionary trust?

Michelle Gavin TEP, partner in the Private Client team at Lodders, explains the pros and cons of gifting a second property to a discretionary trust for UK tax purposes.

Date:: 22 December 2025

Copy probate fees set to increase

The Ministry of Justice has announced that the fee for obtaining copies of probate grants, wills or letters of administration in England and Wales will increase from £1.50 to £16 per copy on 17 November 2025.

Date:: 10 November 2025

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