The Gazette

Publication Date

6 September 2019

A basic funeral in the UK costs £3,785 on average, meaning funeral costs are at all-time high according to the 2019 Royal London National Funeral Cost Index.

Publication Date

4 September 2019

The Presumption of Death Act 2013 came into full force in October 2014. Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall summarises ‘the Act’ and explains the application procedure for a missing person presumed to be dead.

Publication Date

20 August 2019

Evan Carroll, a digital legacy expert and co-founder of The Digital Beyond investigates your digital graveyard, explaining what happens to your Facebook, X (Twitter) and YouTube accounts after death.

Publication Date

13 August 2019

Taking place on 17 October, the 2019 shortlist for the second upcoming British Wills and Probate Awards has finally been announced by Today’s Wills and Probate. 

Publication Date

6 August 2019

A study carried out by the Sue Ryder Charity has revealed that 90% of people have not planned for death and 68% have not written a Will. We take a look at the implications of passing without plans.

Publication Date

2 August 2019

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that grieving families will now find it easier to receive help with the upfront costs of funerals thanks to a significant change to the Funeral Expenses Payment claims process.

Publication Date

29 July 2019

The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners estimates that the cost of probate fraud is in the region of £150 million. Nick Flower and Rosie Kelly, explain what to look for if you suspect fraud.

Publication Date

19 July 2019

The ‘forfeiture rule’ precludes someone who has unlawfully killed another from acquiring a benefit in consequence of the killing. Laura Abbott considers the impact of this policy in relation to the recent Ninian v Findlay case.

Publication Date

19 July 2019

The number of inheritance disputes reaching the High Court is rising dramatically. Linda Cummins explores how the popularity of DIY wills is opening up the potential for even more disputes over inheritance and will validity.

Publication Date

16 July 2019

A recent survey by Will Aid, identified that more than half of UK adults have yet to make a will. Probate manager, Rachael Kell examines the pitfalls of dying without leaving your affairs in order with a valid will.