Wills and Probate
Melinda Giles, PCS committee member, featured on BBC Breakfast to discuss LPAs
Following a report about lasting powers of attorney and dementia, Melinda Giles pressed the importance of sorting an LPA early, picking the right attorney and getting advice from a specialised solicitor.
Law Commission restarts wills reform project
Paused in 2019, the Law Commission have restarted a project to review proposed reforms to laws around making a will
Probate fee rise must reflect changes to the service
The Ministry of Justice has announced a fee increase for all users.
Remote witnessing of wills extended by two years
The government has extended the legislation to January 2024.
Ministry of Justice to increase probate fees
The plans would raise the fee to £273.
Surviving the perfect storm: how client funding options will improve your bottom line
With law firms anticipating a drop in income of up to 20%, Jim Sisson, finance director at Tower Street Finance, explains how working with an innovative probate lender that truly understands the sector benefits both your private client practice and your client.
