Publication Date 27 February 2023 Can you read wills made by the Royal Family? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Following the judgment in 2021 that the will of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh would remain secret for at least 90 years, a judge has set out the procedure for unsealing Royal wills.
Publication Date 15 February 2023 What is an excepted estate? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What is an excepted estate? Katie Deakin of Wright Hassall explains what an excepted estate in inheritance tax is, how you register one, and whether you still need a grant of probate.
Publication Date 26 January 2023 How much does a funeral cost in 2023? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item According to the annual Cost of Dying Report by SunLife, the average cost of a funeral in the UK has decreased for the second year in a row. However, the average ‘cost of dying’ was up to £9,200.
Publication Date 22 December 2022 Wills and probate law changes in 2022 Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item With 2022 coming to an end, Emma Beckett of GWlegal looks back at the important wills and probate law changes seen in England and Wales this year.
Publication Date 5 December 2022 Grounds for contesting a will Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Jennifer Russell and Anjali Narshi of Lodders explain the potential grounds on which a will can be challenged, and the steps to take to mitigate risk.
Publication Date 29 November 2022 What you need to know about secret trusts Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Laura Abbott, Principal Associate in the Disputed Wills and Trusts team at Shoosmiths, explains secret trusts; their advantages, requirements, and what happens if one fails.
Publication Date 7 November 2022 What you need to know about discretionary trusts in wills Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item What are the advantages and disadvantages of discretionary trusts? Emma Beckett, Head of Wills & Probate at GWlegal, explains what you need to know about discretionary trusts created by wills.
Publication Date 2 November 2022 What happens if a will is lost or missing? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item When someone dies, their will determines the distribution and administration of their estate. But what happens if a will is lost or missing? Vicki Gulliver of Lodders explains.
Publication Date 17 October 2022 What are resulting and constructive trusts? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Laura Abbott, Principal Associate in the Disputed Wills and Trusts team at Shoosmiths, explains the difference between a resulting trust and a constructive trust.
Publication Date 26 September 2022 What is a mutual will? Share this Link to this item Share this item to Facebook Share this item to LinkedIn Tweet this item Google+ this item Laura Abbott, Principal Associate in the Disputed Wills and Trusts team at Shoosmiths, explains what a mutual will is and how it differs from a mirror will.