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Social-media wills – will you be covered after death?

The emergence of the internet and social-media websites in particular as indispensable communication tools has raised the question of what happens to our electronic information and data when we die.

Who will have access to our emails, Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, Twitter and other password-protected accounts?

Read the full article at: http://www.thelawyer.com/briefings/social-media-wills-will-you-be-covered-after-death/3009224.article

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Wills and Probate resources

Why gift a second property to a discretionary trust?

Michelle Gavin TEP, partner in the Private Client team at Lodders, explains the pros and cons of gifting a second property to a discretionary trust for UK tax purposes.

Date:
22 December 2025

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

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