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Posted by Lisa De-La-Hunty on April 24th 2020 in WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
The current coronavirus pandemic has seen an increase in people wanting to get their affairs in order. As the seriousness of the situation has become apparent, we have received a large number of enquiries about wills.
Why is it important to have a will?A Will is an important document as it is the only certain way...
Posted by Paul Watkins on June 14th 2019 in WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
Bereaved families who are suffering the loss of a loved one are now having to deal with the pain of the Probate Registry delays. One family commented to us:- "We really are at our wit's end and are worried that we may lose the buyer we have for mum's house. ...
Posted by Natalie Tonkin on April 26th 2019 in POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND THE COURT OF PROTECTION , WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
Labelled a “steal tax” by critics, the current flat fee of £215 (or £155 if applying through a solicitor) for probate is set to increase from April 2019 as follows:-
Estates worth £50,000 up to £300,000 will pay £250, a rise of £35
Estates worth from £300,000 up to £500,000 will pay...
Posted by Natalie Tonkin on April 26th 2019 in WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
From 6 April 2017, the Residence Nil Rate Band (“RNRB”) is available for estates of people who leave the interest in the family home to direct descendants (children, grandchildren and other lineal descendants and also includes, a husband, wife or civil partner of a lineal descendant, stepchildren, adopted children and...
Posted by Natalie Tonkin on April 26th 2019 in WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
The new General Data Protection Regulations (“GDPR”) were introduced on 25 May 2018 and is the most important change in data privacy regulation in 20 years. The aim of GDPR is to protect individuals from breaches of privacy and data.
What many people do not know is that GDPR also applies...
Posted by Mark Ollier on October 17th 2018 in AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS , All , COMMERCIAL PROPERTY , DISPUTES AND CLAIMS , FAMILY , MOVING HOUSE , POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND THE COURT OF PROTECTION , SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES , WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
Choosing a Solicitor?
As a regular subscriber to Which magazine, I was immensely gratified to see the booklet enclosed which their latest issue dealing with “Planning your Next House Move”
They recommend choosing specialists to carry out the legal work and say that solicitors offer a wider range of legal services than...
