by Emma Lowe | Nov 15, 2018 | Will Trusts
Following a trial of online digital probate applications this past summer, the Government has announced that changes to the process for probate applications by individuals will come into force on 27th November, this is just one month after the initial announcement....
by Emma Lowe | Nov 15, 2018 | Will Trusts
HMRC have announced they have launched what has been described as the biggest review of trusts in years, which is to investigate how fair and fiscally neutral they are. Raised in the Autumn 2017 budget, according to the HMRC paper the consultation will set to make the...
by Emma Lowe | Nov 8, 2018 | Will Trusts
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...
by Emma Lowe | Sep 25, 2018 | Will Trusts
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...
by Emma Lowe | Sep 24, 2018 | Will Trusts
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...
by Emma Lowe | Jul 31, 2018 | Will Trusts
Key steps of Probate Probate is the legal right to deal with someone’s possessions, property and money when they die. Probate must be handled in a certain way and follow a series of steps to ensure it is carried out properly and with the wishes of the deceased...
