News Category: Probate

13 August 2021

It is essential to have a Will for several reasons and in particular because you can ensure your interests are protected. Read more

13 May 2021

This week has marked ‘Dying Matters Awareness Week’.  The campaign encourages organisations, individuals, and partners to open the conversation around dying, death and bereavement.  The Covid pandemic prompted many families to discuss their later life plans, to ensure that loved ones would be looked after when they die, however, research from the Law Society found that just 29% of those surveyed had an up-to-date Will. Read more

8 June 2020

In the first of our series of Lawyer lockdown diaries, Steeles Law Private Client Solicitor reviews what the 12 weeks of working in lockdown has meant to her and her clients. Read more

15 May 2020

Whilst many of us know the importance of having a Will in place, many do not think about making a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), which is equally as important as a Will, particularly if you have specific wishes about end of life treatment. Read more

11 May 2020

Today is the start of Dying Matters Awareness Week and the aim is to raise awareness of the importance of talking about dying, death and bereavement. Read more

24 April 2020

Prior to the Coronavirus outbreak, deaths had to be registered in person at the local Register Office and the person (the informant) registering the death must have signed the certificate in the presence of the Registrar. However, with the current lockdown measures in place and registration offices now closed to the public until further notice, this is no longer possible. Read more

6 April 2020

This article provides an update from the Private Client team focusing on making a Will during Covid-19 and the changes to the application process to obtain a Grant of Probate. Read more

2 April 2020

During these uncertain times of Covid-19, many people are wondering how they can make a Will and a Lasting Power of Attorney. Read more

25 July 2018

A: Even if your business is unlikely to continue in the event of your death, because it relies on your personal skills and expertise, chances are that you will still need Business Executors if you are still trading when you die. Read more

18 October 2017

Death duty has been payable, in one form or another, for over 300 years but until comparatively recently, it was only of concern to the wealthiest in society. For example, following the introduction of estate duty in 1894 (the forerunner of the current inheritance tax), many landed estates were broken up, as landowners could not afford to pay the tax. Read more