The Gazette

Publication Date

28 September 2017

The Probate Service is now accepting online applications from personal applicants.

Publication Date

1 September 2017

As an executor of a will, one of your responsibilities is to deal with any claims against the deceased’s estate

Publication Date

18 August 2017

How can you ensure that safeguards are in place when you give someone the legal authority to make decisions on your behalf? Kerry Morgan-Gould explains what we can learn from a recent case.

Publication Date

16 August 2017

Nicholas Rheinberg, of the Coroners’ Society, explains how the coroner’s function has changed over eight centuries.

Publication Date

3 August 2017

As an executor of a will, one of your responsibilities is to deal with any claims against the deceased’s estate. 

Publication Date

27 July 2017

Who owns and can access your photos, music and social media account content when you die? And would bequests via a tweet hold water? Alan Eccles, of Brodies, outlines what happens to digital assets on death.

Publication Date

20 July 2017

Katie Alsop, of Wright Hassall, explains why it’s time to get your affairs in order.

Publication Date

12 July 2017

Those applying for probate online will be able to make a 'digital statement of truth', rather than swearing in person at a solicitor's office or a probate registry.

Publication Date

7 July 2017

Confused by the additional nil-rate band when a residence is passed on death to a direct descendant? Here’s an overview, by Steeles Law’s Karen Bacon.

Publication Date

3 July 2017

Confused by the additional nil-rate band, by which a residence is passed on death to a direct descendant? Here’s an overview, by Steeles Law’s Karen Bacon.