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Video-witnessing wills06 Nov 2020

Administering insolvent estates02 Dec 2019
Appointment of a professional executor03 Sep 2020
Bankrupt beneficiaries04 Dec 2019
File retention: wills and probate01 Nov 2018

Can I charge for time spent preparing a Larke v Nugus statement?09 Mar 2020
Can my firm sign a contract on behalf of an overseas partner?25 May 2021
How do I trace a missing sole executor?09 Feb 2021
When is an executor entitled to the original will of a deceased client?21 Oct 2019
Where do I serve notice to complete after the death of a buyer?16 Nov 2020

Banking practices protocol: estate administration03 Nov 2012

Probate changes09 Nov 2020

Improvements to MyHMCTS for probate practitioners

HMCTS is making improvements to the online probate service. Users should submit or delete cases by 19 August, to avoid having to create a new application.

23 Jul 2021

Private client
Press release

Proposed rise in probate fees unjustifiable as users face long delays

Plans to hike fees for probate applications are unwelcome, particularly when grieving relatives are suffering because the service is still subject to significant delays.

09 Jul 2021

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