Budget
Budget Autumn 2021 How It Affects Probate
AUTUMN BUDGET 2021 Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his third Budget on 27 October 2021. In his speech, he set out the plans to “build back
Laura Fontaine
1, November 2021
Probate News
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Power of Attorney
Attorney Allowed to Take Over as Executor
It is commonplace for people to appoint siblings or friends as their executors. When they do and they are of a similar age, there is
Laura Fontaine
2, April 2021
Probate
An Inheritance Dispute Who Died First
An inheritance dispute between two stepsisters hingeing on which of their parents died first has been resolved by the High Court, which ruled that the
Laura Fontaine
22, January 2021
Probate
HM Courts & Tribunals Service Pushed Back
HM Courts & Tribunals Service has pushed back the final deadline for probate applications on paper following complaints from solicitors about issues with the online
Laura Fontaine
22, January 2021
Inheritance Tax
HMRC warns of potential probate delays caused by IHT400
HMRC warns of potential probate delays caused by IHT400HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is advising executors and administrators not to submit their grant of probate
Laura Fontaine
22, January 2021
Probate
Administrator Ordered to Pay a £340k Tax Bill
Mr Glyne Harris acted as the Personal Representative on the £1.2m Estate of his late friend, Helena McDonald. Mr Harris decided to carry out the
Laura Fontaine
18, January 2021
Inheritance Tax
Hutchings v HMRC
This case is a strong reminder to anyone considering Do It Yourself probate. You are obliged to make the fullest inquiries possible about the estate.
Laura Fontaine
16, January 2021
Probate
Increase in Probate Cases
The increase the court service has received of around 500 extra probate applications per week in August than in the period before coronavirus, it revealed
Laura Fontaine
18, September 2020
