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A helping hand

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Court of Protection – Deputyship Applications

“I’m sorry, we can only discuss the account with the account holder”

“But I’m her daughter, my mum has…

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your-will-slippery-slope

| Sarah Clark

Is your Will a slippery slope?

We have seen a recent rise in Will Writers offering cheaply prepared Wills online, and more and more people are…

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Probate Court fees: snakes and one ladder

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Probate Court fees: snakes and one ladder

Smith Partnership considers the impact of the proposed increase in the Probate fee regime.

You may have…

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wills document

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Who Can Witness a Will?

Witnessing a Will is no small responsibility and an important decision to make, both for the witness and the…

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What is a Grant of Representation?

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What is a Grant of Representation?

A Grant of Representation is one of the steps in dealing with a Will and the subsequent Estate. Simply put, it…

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How long after death is probate granted?

If you are set to inherit money, property or other assets from an estate, you may be wondering how long the…