Ahead of World Vacant Homes Day on 8th October, we are highlighting some of the issues that stop properties from being lived in, particularly the probate paralysis, and what can be done by families, local authorities, and professionals to help unlock these homes for the benefit of local communities. The Read more…
At Taylor Emmet our specialist Inheritance Tracing team advise on intestate estates, when someone has died without leaving a valid Will. In many of these situations, the estate (including any property) may remain unadministered for months or even years. Unfortunately, when an estate is left unattended, particularly where no one Read more…
The recently published Cost of Dying 2024 report from SunLife suggests that funeral fees in the UK have reached a record high. The report advises that the cost of a basic funeral has increased by 4.7% from 2022 to 2023. Perhaps even more surprising is the rise in Public Health Read more…
It is estimated that the Court Funds Office are currently holding millions of pounds worth of historical unclaimed funds. Deadlines have now been imposed by the government to claim historical balances, if you believe you may be entitled to any unclaimed funds then you need to act fast. The government’s Read more…