The Gazette

Publication Date

20 July 2020

Can someone who unlawfully kills another person benefit from the victim’s estate? Jill Rushton of Stephensons Solicitors LLP explains the forfeiture rule.

Publication Date

6 July 2020

How much does a funeral in the UK cost? And how do you pay for it? Ava Bazley of Birketts LLP explains your funeral payment options.

Publication Date

29 June 2020

According to the Law Society, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is now receiving more applications per week than it is issuing, with applications being turned around within five to six weeks.

Publication Date

25 June 2020

When someone dies, you may need to send a death certificate to close their accounts and prove the death. But how many death certificates will you need? Michael Brook, a solicitor in Lodders’ private client practice, explains what you need to consider.

Publication Date

22 June 2020

Trusts in wills can play an important role in protecting family wealth across generations. However, Gill Steel of LawSkills explains how will trusts are affected by divorces and inheritance tax.

Publication Date

17 June 2020

Knowing what to do when someone dies can be overwhelming. Which is why the government’s Tell Us Once service lets you report a death to most government organisations in one go. Here’s how it works.

Publication Date

11 June 2020

Recently there has been a substantial increase in the number of registrations for lasting powers of attorney (LPAs). Mitra Mann of Wright Hassall LLP explains what an LPA is and how it works.

Publication Date

9 June 2020

The Charity Commission has published guidance about how charities can work through financial difficulties caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). Ahead of Small Charity Week, Mark Lewis of Lodders Solicitors explains the guidance.

Publication Date

27 May 2020

What is the nil rate band and how much is it currently? Eamonn Daly of Wright Hassall explains how nil rate bands in the UK can help you reduce inheritance tax owed on death.

Publication Date

21 May 2020

As part of applying for probate, personal representatives need to value the estate of the person who's died. Rachel Collett of Wright Hassall explains how to value a house and its contents.