by Kate Loosley | 22 Apr 2026 | Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, LPAs, News, Probate, Tax, Trusts, Wills
This year has brought no shortage of reminders that estate planning is becoming more complicated, more contested and, for many families, more urgent. Probate delays are still leaving estates tied up for months or even years, disputes are rising as more families turn...
by Kate Loosley | 26 Feb 2026 | Equity Release, Estate Planning, Inheritance Tax, Probate, Wills
March brings renewed focus on tax, compliance, and long-term planning, as a series of recent figures and court decisions highlight how quickly the estate planning landscape is evolving. Rising inheritance tax receipts, increased HMRC enforcement activity, and growing...
by Kate Loosley | 13 Aug 2025 | News, Probate, Wills
The number of contentious probate cases in the UK is rising at an unprecedented rate, with new figures showing that more families are challenging wills and inheritance decisions than ever before. A Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed a 56% increase in...
by Graham | 17 Jan 2024 | Probate
Navigating the costs of probate doesn’t have to be complicated. The question is: ‘How much does probate cost?’ Typically, fees can span from a few hundred to thousands of pounds, shaped by the estate’s value and the legal work required. This guide strips down the...
