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Change to Probate fees – increase on IHT by stealth?

Change to Probate fees – increase on IHT by stealth?

On 5th November, the Ministry of Justice provided on update on plans for new legislation to implement a new, banded structure of fees for grant of probate. The plan was originally put forward in May 2017, and it has been confirmed that it will now be revisited. Tiered...
No thought towards the future

No thought towards the future

Capacity and the discussions taking place around capacity are becoming increasingly regular. With a population that has been ageing for a number of years, it is now starting to become apparent that as dementia has increased, added to other health issues, capacity and...
Law Commission Consultation on Wills – update

Law Commission Consultation on Wills – update

So the consultation by the Law Commission on Wills is progressing, with the view that the final report may be delivered early 2019. The impact on Wills and the sector could be substantial, particularly in regards to digitisation of Wills and the modern social and...