The Gazette

Publication Date

29 November 2016

Newspapers that are currently available for the placement of deceased estates notices via The Gazette, listed according to the district that they cover.

Publication Date

4 November 2016

Do you always need a grant of representation as an executor, and is a solicitor always required? Naomi Keetley explains.

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20 October 2016

If you’re one of the almost 60 per cent of adults in the UK who have yet to make a will, November may be the time to do it.

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19 October 2016

Are trusts simply for keeping wealth in the hands of the privileged few? Arabella Murphy explains why this assumption obscures legitimate reasons for them.

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17 October 2016

For a will to be valid, the testator must have sufficient mental capacity. Kerry Morgan-Gould considers how this may be tested.

Publication Date

7 October 2016

A living will ensures that others, including doctors, know your wishes about your health and care. But is it really necessary (and is it enforceable)?

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5 October 2016

Hannah Rees explains how a recent change in UK legislation affects inheritance tax on medals.

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26 September 2016

A recent survey has shown that over half of adults (59 per cent) have not made a will.

Publication Date

24 August 2016

Estate and succession planning for farming families has become a complex endeavour. Here’s what the modern estate planner must bear in mind.

Publication Date

25 July 2016

When someone dies, their personal representatives are required to ingather assets, settle debts and inheritance tax, and distribute the net assets to the estate beneficiaries.