MOJ announces rise in Probate application fee
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has announced that the Probate application fee will rise from next month, as one of a number of
Family lawyers warn about potential social media ban impact
Family lawyers are warning that the upcoming ban on social media for under-16s might cause unintended issues during
Analysis suggests inheritance tax thresholds should be higher
New analysis suggests the thresholds for inheritance tax should be over
Changes to home purchase processes announced by government
A number of changes to the system for buying and selling homes have been announced by
SPP expresses concern about inheritance tax pension plans
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has publicly expressed its concern about the upcoming plans to levy
What happens if a property is damaged between exchange and completion?
There are two key legal stages in a property transaction: exchange and completion. The first of those is when the legal representatives for the seller and buyer exchange contracts, while the second is
Can a beneficiary challenge an executor of a Will?
A Will executor is the person charged with distributing the proceeds of a Will and with managing
How long does a civil partnership dissolution take?
The alternative to a conventional marriage in the UK is a civil partnership. By entering into one, people gain legal and tax equality with
How much does it cost to remove an executor?
An executor is the individual who is charged with the administration of a deceased person’s estate. This includes making sure
Wealthy homeowners unaware of inheritance tax liabilities
The latest survey indicates the majority of homeowners with large estates are unaware of how much inheritance tax they could be