Bona vacantia list restored online following review
Following a review of its publication practices, the Government Legal Department has confirmed that the Bona Vacantia unclaimed estates list has been restored. The list was taken offline in July 2025 amid concerns about fraud and improper use within the probate system. After completing its assessment, the department concluded that there was no evidence linking […]
OPG appeals for wills and probate lawyers to report suspicious attorneys online
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) is encouraging wills and probate lawyers and legal professionals to report concerns about attorneys or deputies who may not be acting in the best interest of the person they support. Last year, OPG teams handled more than 11,000 concerns, but only around a third fell within the organisation’s […]
Profile: Nicola Combe, director and founder of Morecambe Bay Wills & Estates
After a career in management consulting, Nicola founded her own will writing practice in 2019 after a personal loss. Her company has grown into a well-respected local business, with a community focus. She won the ‘One to Watch’ Practitioner Award at the 2023 British Wills and Probate Awards after previously winning ‘Sole Practitioner’ and her […]