29/06/2021
As you can imagine, the Probate Registry’s workload has increased significantly during the past 12 months. The Probate Registry (HMCTS) currently have capacity to issue a minimum of 6,000 Grants per week and they have advised that it is training two new groups of examiners and issuers which should improve…

20/01/2021
Before we start, this is not intended to scaremonger or frighten anyone into using a legal professional to prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney but should merely act as a warning to those looking to save money by preparing their own or their family member’s Lasting Powers of Attorney. Using a…

08/12/2020
Firstly, I would like to take this time to introduce myself, I am Reggie the dog. My human is Toby the Private Client Paralegal based at Curwens LLP Royston office. I am 6 years old, I am 29cm tall, I am fluffy and I am a good boy. For the…

29/07/2020
It has now been confirmed that the UK Government is introducing legislation to allow people to use video-conferencing technology for the witnessing of Wills being made. Temporary legislation is to be introduced to deal with people using video calling to witness a Will being executed where it is not possible…

25/06/2020
In the midst of Covid-19 we are reminded more than ever of the need to plan ahead. In these unprecedented times, you may find yourself in a position where your health deteriorates suddenly and you are too unwell to make decisions about your own affairs.  Background to Lasting Powers of…

23/06/2020
You might be surprised to hear that you may not need to prepare a Will but this is true in a small number of scenarios (although not recommended). The key is to know what will happen to your estate in the event of your death if you do not have…

14/02/2020
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Inheritance and Intergenerational Fairness (which was set up in order to encourage discussions around the work that the Office of Tax Simplification has been doing on reviewing inheritance tax (IHT) has issued a report containing radical recommendations to reform IHT. Its key recommendations include…

11/12/2019
Inheritance tax is payable on your estate on death and on certain gifts made during your lifetime. The amount of tax you pay is usually 40%. We all have an amount we can give away without paying tax – this allowance is currently £325,000, and available on death, provided it…

05/12/2019
#InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities2019 International Day of Persons With Disabilities (“IDPWD”), is a day specifically marked by the United Nations (“UN”) since 1992 in recognition of the aim to work towards a future where “accessibility is everyone’s responsibility” and where people are not excluded because of health impairments. #Equality Disability equals diversity, not…

04/03/2019
At present probate fees are paid to the government when administering someone’s estate after they die. Currently families pay a flat rate of £215 or £155 if they apply through a solicitor, on estates over £5,000. The government have announced that no probate fees would be paid on estate…

03/10/2017
It’s a fact – you do have the right in law to leave your money to anyone you like – even the cats’ home – and I’m sure they would be very grateful. The problem comes when you don’t provide for certain categories of dependents who can argue they…

02/11/2016
Radio 2 recently reported on research that found the majority of adults do not have a valid will in place. Given the relatively low cost of having one professionally prepared, there is no excuse and it can avoid a potential mess being left behind for your loved ones to…

21/10/2015
….so sang the St.Wilfred’s School Choir in 1980.  Those children themselves may now be grandparents…. and grandparents can often be forgotten in their children’s relationship breakdown – the idea of not seeing their grandchildren is devastating, but many grandparents have successfully negotiated, either in or out of Court for the right to…

13/04/2015
Certain business assets attract significant relief from Inheritance Tax at either 50% or 100% depending on the type of assets involved but what can be done on a more practical basis in order to protect your business and your beneficiaries, should the worst happen? Guest blogger and Wills specialist…

05/11/2014
Because I deal with the misery which follows when either someone hasn’t made a valid Will or it’s failed or hasn’t provided for the family, I know how distressing it is. I also know how easy it is to avoid a mountain of problems by making a properly drawn…

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