The Gazette

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14 January 2020

According to the latest ‘Cost of Dying’ Report by SunLife, the average cost of a funeral in the UK has increased by 3.4% since last year to £4,417.

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10 January 2020

Rachael Kell of Wright Hassall explains everything you need to know about a grant of representation, including the various types and when you'll need one.

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19 December 2019

What are the requirements for contesting a will on the grounds of a lack of ‘knowledge and approval’? Kelly Carr (nee Schofield) of Wright Hassall explains the complexities.

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17 December 2019

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 has been the subject of much discussion through the years. Katie Alsop of Wright Hassall LLP dispels some of the myths surrounding the Act.

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11 December 2019

According to a tracking study commissioned by Remember A Charity, the percentage of solicitors and will-writers that start discussions about legacy giving with their clients is at an all-time high.

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11 December 2019

How do you fix a mistake in a will? Adam Sym of Stephensons looks at the options available when correcting errors in the wills of testators, both living and deceased.

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4 December 2019

What happens if probate has been granted and an estate has been distributed but a new will is later discovered? Lucy Edwards of Birketts looks at the complexities of incorrectly distributed estates.

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29 November 2019

In order for a will to be valid, a person must have sufficient mental capacity to make it. Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall explains the law surrounding testamentary capacity.

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15 November 2019

Probate Executive at Stephensons, Adam Sym explains the mechanics of a will trust, its legal requirements, and whether using one could be right for you.

Publication Date

14 November 2019

Storing your will securely where others can find it is the important final step in the will making process. But where is the best place to store a will? Jennifer Russell of Wright Hassall LLP looks at the available options.