Executors. Attorneys. What’s the difference?
People are often confused about the difference between executors and attorneys, so we’ve set out a simple explanation of each below. While both involve dealing with someone’s affairs, their roles ...
12 August 2019
DIY Wills the cause for rise in inheritance disputes
New research carried out by insurance provider, Royal London has revealed that 54% of UK adults don’t have a will.This is a scary statistic when you think about how many ...
1 July 2019
The rise in DIY wills driving more probate disputes
Disputes over inheritance have risen by 59%. In 2018, 227 cases were heard by the High Court in comparison to 368 in 2019.The rise is being attributed to the increase ...
28 May 2019
MOJ starts centralising the probate service
Regional probate offices across England and Wales are being closed down so that the service can be brought under one roof.The move is part of the Ministry of Justice’s wider ...
29 April 2019
Make Your Lasting Power of Attorney or Risk More Expense Later
As we age, thoughts about how we might cope if we’re diagnosed with a debilitating condition can become more persistent. Suffering a physical impairment is bad enough, but when your ...
23 April 2019
Making your will
Often, there is a perception that writing your will is a time consuming, expensive process. But failing to make your will can prove far more costly – both financially and ...
1 April 2019
Infographic: why you should set up a Lasting Power of Attorney
5 March 2019
The cost of a death certificate trebles in price
The price of a getting a death certificate in England and Wales has nearly tripled. Registering a death now costs £11 for each certificate – a jump from just £4 ...
25 February 2019
Older persons advice and information fair – 15th February
Russell & Russell will be attending the Older Persons’ Fair this Friday, the 15th February.The event, which is being held at Lostock Parish Centre, is aimed at advising older people ...
12 February 2019
Victoria Adds More Wills and Probate Skills to Russell & Russell Solicitors
Victoria Marsh, a solicitor in Russell & Russell’s wills and probate department, has gained her Advanced Certificate in Advising Vulnerable Clients with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).STEP ...
6 February 2019
How to make your will
Ever thought about making your will then busied yourself with something else? You’re not alone; more than two thirds of people in the UK don’t have one.Drafting a will is ...
16 January 2019
Two thirds of parents don’t have a valid will
Research carried out by Royal London has revealed that 59% of parents don’t have a will and if they do, it’s out of date. This can be particularly problematic because ...
11 December 2018
Probate fees to rise leaving families as much as £6,000 out of pocket
The cost of dying will rise from April next year.In what is being described as a stealth death tax, the government is introducing new fees which will see families being ...
6 November 2018
Abuse of lasting power of attorney is on the rise
The number of people being investigated for abusing property and financial lasting power of attorneys has risen 46%. The Office of the Public Guardianis looking into 1,647 more cases than ...
22 October 2018
Russell & Russell Reaccredited to Top Wills Quality Scheme
Russell & Russell Solicitors has been reaccredited to the prestigious Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS).WIQS, which is certified by the Law Society, sets the benchmark for best practice and ...
1 October 2018