A Will is among the most important legal documents someone can sign in their lifetime, but common myths and misconceptions are hoodwinking Brits into not writing one. According to the latest statistics, an alarming 53 per cent of adults have yet to scribe their Last Will and Testament.
New probate fees do not reflect quality of service, solicitors warn
All users of the probate service will now pay a single, flat rate fee of £273, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed.
Legal experts urge families to “break stigma around death” and plan for the future
Legal experts are urging families to “break the stigma around death” and talk about planning for the future.
Court of Appeal rejects daughters’ challenge to claim share of millionaire father’s estate
The Court of Appeal has rejected two daughters’ legal challenge for a share of their millionaire father’s estate.
Five steps to help calculate inheritance tax on gifts
With hundreds of reliefs, allowances, and exemptions available, the UK’s inheritance tax regime is among the most complex in the world.