Probate: dealing with debts

A recent case gives a rare insight into the legal rules on the incidence of debts related to a will.

Read the full article at: http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/legal-updates/probate-dealing-with-debts/5038206.article

Wills and Probate resources

Copy probate fees set to increase

The Ministry of Justice has announced that the fee for obtaining copies of probate grants, wills or letters of administration in England and Wales will increase from £1.50 to £16 per copy on 17 November 2025.

Date:: 10 November 2025

What to do if a beneficiary has been excluded

In this case study, Kelly Carr of Rothley Law looks at the options available when a beneficiary has been excluded from a will.

Date:: 31 October 2025

Can you disinherit someone in your will?

Kelly Carr of Rothley Law explains the legal concept of testamentary freedom, how you can make a will that is difficult to contest, and what the risks are of excluding someone from a will.

Date:: 2 October 2025

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