"Clients are often surprised at the length of time probate takes – anywhere from six to twelve months if everything is straightforward. "
"With just over 66 million souls populating a land mass 7.1 times smaller than California (population around 40 million), UK detached homes are expensive, especially in the south of the country. ..."
"The Covid-19 pandemic and the stamp duty tax holiday introduced by the Chancellor to ensure the property market remains buoyant during this time of economic uncertainty has led to property sale and pu..."
"Deciding to dispute a Will is not a course of action to be taken lightly. The English courts generally follow the principle that a person is free to disperse their estate as he or she wishes. Howeve..."
"For most people, the probate process is a complete unknown. This is entirely understandable, after all, how many people put full thought into the mechanics of how their estate will be managed on thei..."
"The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill finished its passage through the House of Commons in late June 2020. To receive Royal Assent, it must now go back to the House of Lords for the final cons..."
"In July 2020, to ensure the residential property market recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced a temporary holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on th..."
"Death and taxes are the two certainties in life, and Inheritance Tax (IHT) combines them both. Notorious for crippling many aristocratic families, especially following World War One, IHT now affects ..."