News & Insights
Insights and opinions on the latest law, legislation and policies.
Office of the Public Guardian publishes Safeguarding Strategy
OPG has published its Safeguarding Strategy for 2019 to 2025, setting out plans to improve the safeguarding services offered to vulnerable adults.
PPI warning for executors and attorneys
PPI claims have been around since 2005 and are probably something you tune out whenever claims companies appear on the television or radio.
Closing probate registries
The Ministry of Justice are proceeding with plans to close regional probate registries and centralise the probate service.
Private Residence Relief consultation
On 1 April 2019 the Government launched a consultation on changes to Private Residence Relief from Capital Gains Tax
LEGAL COMMENT: Winding up the affairs of someone who has died
BBC Radio 4’s 'Money Box' today discussed the complexities involved in winding up the affairs of someone who has died.
Latest news on sliding scale Grant of Probate fees
With Brexit taking all the news in Parliament for the past few months, it will have gone unnoticed by most that the Government’s plan to introduce a…
Weightmans puts Trust in private client lawyer to head team in Liverpool
National law firm Weightmans has appointed a leading private client specialist to lead the Wills, Trust and Estates team in Liverpool.
Is DIY probate the answer to dealing with an Estate?
It is dangerous to fall into the trap of believing that probate is generally speaking straight forward and easy.
