Read our wills and probate blog posts from the Taylor&Emmet probate team.
When a loved one passes away, handling their estate is one of the most sensitive and complex tasks a person can face. In recent years, some people have opted to take on this responsibility themselves known as ‘DIY probate’. While this may seem like a cost-effective solution, it can be Read more…
The Inheritance Tracing Team at Taylor Emmet are sadly no strangers to the disturbing rise in probate fraud. A recent BBC investigation has laid bare how criminals are exploiting loopholes in the probate process in order to steal millions from the estates of the deceased. But what’s more troubling is Read more…
We don’t like to think about life after we’ve gone, but it’s important to plan to ensure your family is provided for, so what would happen if you didn’t have a Will in place upon your death? If you die without a valid Will, the law will determine how your Read more…
This month will see changes implemented in relation to the disposal of land by charities. Tom Jackson, Trainee Solicitor in Taylor Emmet’s Inheritance Tracing department, provides an overview. The England and Wales Charity Commission has announced that further changes brought in by the Charities Act 2022 (“the 2022 Act”) will Read more…
Many people mistakenly believe a marriage or civil partnership negates the need for a will. This month, Rosie Dixey explains why this is simply not the case… If I am married or in a civil partnership, do I really need a will? Doesn’t my spouse just inherit my estate? It Read more…
As we come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, recent figures show the number of families on council housing waiting lists increased to 1.18 million in 2021 with 96,060 households living in temporary accommodation in England. This week marks Empty homes week, organised by Action on Empty Homes, which uses the Read more…
Changes are afoot to the way care home fees are charged. This month, Rosie Dixey outlines how they will impact on your estate… I’ve heard the government is going to cap care home fees. Does this mean I don’t need to worry so much about my children having something to Read more…
One of our talented young solicitors has received national industry recognition for his skills and ability in the probate sector. Oliver Simpson was crowned Young Practitioner of the Year at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2021, whilst we were also highly commended in the Private Client category. The Young Read more…
Family relationships can be complicated. Richard Barlow rounds off the year with a look at some of the most common questions parents ask about providing for their children. My wife and I both have children from previous marriages. How do we make sure they are provided for when we die? Read more…
What is the issue Administering an estate can take a considerable period of time, especially where the deceased owned a property. Anyone working with empty homes will have no doubt encountered difficulties when a property owner dies and there is a delay in administering their estate. Some of the common Read more…