The Gazette, 9 March 2019 Every month we hold free legal clinics in Kingsbridge and Dartmouth, and last month we held our first of two special dates in Salcombe Library. The current hot topic for solicitors dealing with administration of estates is the proposed increase to the fee paid to obtain a Grant of Probate, or Letters of Administration (for … Read More
Applying for a Grant of Probate
Legal clinic round up – October 2018 Every month we hold free legal clinics in Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. This month we saw people with a variety of issues including queries about lasting powers of attorney and landlord and tenant problems. We spoke to a lady who had been appointed as executor and wanted some help understanding the process to apply … Read More
What are an executor’s duties?
Legal clinic round up – September 2018 Every month we hold free legal clinics in Kingsbridge and Dartmouth. During the last month we met a man called Ed. He is appointed as executor in his brother’s will. His brother was seriously ill and was likely to die very soon. Ed didn’t really know what being an executor meant or what … Read More
Changing Solicitors
Legal clinic round up – May 2018 Every month we hold free legal clinics in Kingsbridge, Totnes and Dartmouth. Last month we spoke to a lady who was residuary beneficiary of an estate. A firm of solicitors in the South East who had acted for the deceased for years and held the original will had been instructed to administer the … Read More
Response from the Ministry of Justice to the outcry following the announcement of the hike in the fees
On the 20 March 2017, the Law Gazette wrote that The Ministry of Justice has published further information regarding the interim arrangements for the probate service guidance on its plans to hike probate fees in the face of fierce criticism. The guidance, a question-and-answer style paper called ‘further information regarding interim arrangements for the probate service ahead of the new … Read More
Grieving families and the Widowed Parent’s Allowance
On the 26 February 2017, the Mirror featured an article with the following headline: “Grieving families in financial difficulty could face further heartache under Government plans to slash “lifeline” payments” The article describes how MPs are set to debate changes to the Widowed Parent’s Allowance payments, currently made until dependant children leave full-time education. From 6th April, parents could receive … Read More
Probate Court Fees
On the 27 February 2017, the Law Gazette featured an article with the following headline: “Ministry of Justice confirms hike in probate fees” The article describes how the Ministry of Justice has confirmed a massive overhaul in probate charges, which will see some estates charged up to £20,000. From May this year, subject to parliamentary approval, the MoJ is planning … Read More
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