Law Society has serious concerns about proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy
In response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) consultation on the proposed rise to the Compensation Fund levy, the Law Society of England and Wales has expressed serious concerns about the impact this could have on the sector, especially small firms and sole practitioners. The proposed individual contribution to the Fund will rise from £30 […]
Patience in Probate
In recent years following the pandemic, the average length of time to obtain a Grant of Probate has risen significantly. Probate has been known to take up to 16 weeks following submission of an application, with delays as long as 24 weeks in complex estates, or estates where an individual other than a named executor […]
