We have discussed elsewhere the process and effects for entering a caveat, which is a written notice preventing the issue of a grant of probate. Here we examine the procedure for dealing with a caveat once it has been entered.…
It is becoming increasingly common for wills to be challenged. In such cases it will often be necessary to prevent a grant of representation being issued in respect of the estate. This can be done by given a written notice,…
Yes! Now that we are back in lockdown a lot of people have more time to think about what might happen if they were to be unable to make decisions for themselves, for example if they were very ill in…
What is a Health & Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (H&W LPA)? A H&W LPA is a legal document that enables a person (known as the Donor) to appoint a person or people (known as the Attorney(s)) (usually a friend…
When a loved one has recently died you might start hearing a lot of mention of the word “probate”, but if you’ve never been through the “probate process” before you may well not know what that means. Being probate solicitors…
Drafting a will is a complex process, and sometimes mistakes can be made. This can lead to parts of a will, or even the whole will, being declared invalid and the estate passing under the intestacy rules. These rules can…
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has today announced a new online tool to help people who are making decisions on behalf of others using “Lasting Powers of Attorney”. A Lasting Power of Attorney (commonly referred to as an…
A will is a legally binding document which tells everyone what should happen to your money, possessions and property – collectively referred to as your 'estate' – after you die. As well as naming your beneficiaries (the people who benefit from your…
From 20 May 2020, a change to English law now determines that all adults will now be considered as organ donors when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the following…
The government has scrapped controversial plans to increase probate fees saying there would not be enough time before the general election on 8 June. Thousands of people would have faced sharp jumps in probate costs as a result. The plans…