Know the risks: 4 ways to protect your family
Want to protect your family? Of course, you do… Us humans, we’re pretty much hardwired to protect the things we love. We have an inbuilt primal command to guard anyone and anything that is [...]
So, they’ve died without a Will. What now?
Death, admin, and the intestate estate. Or, why dying without a Will can be a massive headache. We’re always going on about how important it is to write a Will (well we would, wouldn’t we). But [...]
Probate Fees increase on hold
Following the announcement of the snap general election, the Government has put their plans to increase probate fees on hold. With many hoping that this paves the way for the plans to be scrapped [...]
GUIDE: The estate administration process
The death of a loved one is an upsetting time. You may find the thought of dealing with their estate overwhelming. We’ve put together this short step-by-step guide to starting the estate [...]
Probate charges set to spiral
For all Estates with a value of over £5,000 probate charges have been set at a flat rate of £215. However, this may soon be a thing of the past. Government plans announced last week could see the [...]
Challenging a Will – grounds for contention
The contents of a Will has the power to delight… an unexpected windfall or a treasured possession left to you perhaps. It can also rip a family apart, give new life to decades old feuds and [...]
