Understanding Probate Thresholds in 2025
When someone dies, banks and financial institutions often require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration before releasing funds, but not always. This is dependent on the probate threshold set by each institution. Our latest article breaks down the current probate thresholds set by banks and building societies across England and Wales, helping personal […]
Southport genealogist joins first cohort of Chartered Paralegals
A Southport based genealogist has become one of the first Chartered Paralegals under the new CILEX scheme after going through the pilot programme last year. Claire Miller of Langton Genealogy joins a small cohort of professionals to be amongst the first to be accredited with the new “Chartered Paralegal” status following the Privy Council’s approval […]
The Hidden Legal Risks In NHS CHC Assessments: What Do Private Client Lawyers Need To Know?
When it comes to estate planning and the topic of long-term care funding, there are few issues as misunderstood – or financially consequential – as NHS Continuing Healthcare, otherwise known as CHC. Despite offering a fully-funded care package for those with significant health needs, CHC remains under-utilised and inconsistently applied, and for private client lawyers, […]