The Gazette

Publication Date

5 May 2021

How is cryptocurrency different to other assets in a will? Sharon Henley, Chief Product Officer at Coincover, explains how best to handle cryptocurrency assets in your will.

Publication Date

26 April 2021

What are trustees’ duties? And what constitutes a breach of trust? Laura Abbott of Wright Hassall explains breach of trustee duties and the possible defences to a breach of trust claim.

Publication Date

23 April 2021

When someone dies they leave an estate which must be distributed to the correct beneficiaries. Sharon Crosby of Lodders Solicitors explains the steps to help personal representatives find every beneficiary, and how and why to protect themselves from future challenges.

Publication Date

16 February 2021

What is The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 and what powers does it give a guardian? Linda Cummins of GWlegal explains what you need to know about Claudia’s law.

Publication Date

5 February 2021

What is the Court of Protection and how do you apply to the Court? Mitra Mann, Senior Associate at Wright Hassall, explains the role of the Court of Protection.

Publication Date

28 January 2021

Writing a will and knowing what to put in it can often seem a daunting task, especially when it comes to information about bank accounts. Michael Brook of Lodders explains what you need to know when it comes to bank accounts and your will.

Publication Date

22 January 2021

Who has access to a deceased’s bank account when they die? And what happens to joint bank accounts after death? Rachel Collett of Wright Hassall explains what happens to someone’s bank account when they die.

Publication Date

14 January 2021

According to the annual Cost of Dying Report by SunLife, the average cost of a funeral in the UK has increased by 1.7% to £4,184, with the average ‘cost of dying’ now at £9,263.

Publication Date

18 December 2020

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising executors and administrators not to submit their grant of probate or administration too early, as it could cause delays due to an issue matching up IHT400 and IHT421 forms.

Publication Date

14 December 2020

What are legal rights in Scotland? Susanne Batchelor of Brodies LLP explains how these apply to inheritance and highlights what individuals need to be mindful of if they are considering a legal rights claim in Scotland.