Consultation On The Mandating Of Online Probate Applications
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has released details of a consultation, aimed at specialist practitioners who submit probate applications, that proposes mandating of online applications by solicitor and other practitioner applications for grants of probate or letters of administration. Until 2017 applications for probate could only be made using traditional paper-based systems, however, the online […]
Certainty Will Search – Providing Confidence During Contentious Probate Claims
When James McMullan, Partner at RIAA Barker Gillette, and listed specialist in the Certainty Contentious Probate Hub & Area, was dealing with a Contentious Probate claim, one of the first steps that he suggested that they should take was to conduct a Certainty Will Search. This would help to find out if the deceased had […]
Funeral Plans Guarantee So Much More Than Over 50s Policies
Advising your clients to make financial preparations for their future, and in particular their funeral arrangements, makes good sense. For most, saving little and often makes it more affordable. Some people choose to buy an Over 50s policy to help provide money towards their funeral. However, did you know your clients may end up paying […]
Estate Frozen To Give Abuse Victims Time To Claim Compensation
The estate of deceased teacher and clergyman Michael Studdert has been frozen, to give his assault victims the opportunity to put a claim against the £4.7million estate. Mr Studdert died in 2018, leaving a Will in which he outlined specific legacies for individuals and churches. The residue estate was then set to be given to […]
Full Shortlist For The British Wills And Probate Awards
Over the last week, the shortlist for the coveted British Wills and Probate Awards 2020, were being released daily. The awards are brought to you by Today’s Wills and Probate, alongside headline sponsor, Arken.legal (UK) Ltd, a leader in software solutions for the Wills and estate planning industry. The full shortlist has been collated below. […]
