The Impact of the Removal of the Bona Vacantia List, What It Means For You and How We Can Help.
Important issues within the UK’s probate system have been highlighted recently following the temporary removal of the Bona Vacantia list by the Government. This was after a BBC investigation highlighted the risks of fraud and the vulnerability of unprotected family members. At Heppenstalls Solicitors, with our long-standing heritage serving the New Forest community, we understand […]
DIY Probate Pitfalls
During 2021, there were 283,352 applications made for grants of representation; that is for Probate where there is a Will, or Letters of Administration on intestacy or other reasons. The person taking the Grant is called “The Personal Representative “ (PR). The process of applying for a Grant of Representation can be relatively straightforward if […]
Are you involved in a Trust in anyway?
Historically only taxable trusts needed to be registered. However, new rules introduced on 6 October 2020 require most UK trusts (and some non-UK trusts) to register via the Trust Registration Service (TRS) regardless of their taxable status. These rules apply to all express UK trusts. Common trusts included are Nil Rate band trusts and trusts […]
Need to Contest a Will, let us help.
Contesting a Will Heppenstalls offer a Fixed Fee service for assessing the merits of contesting a Will. For a fixed fee of £1200 (including VAT), we’ll complete an in-depth assessment of your case, and advise you if you have grounds for a claim or not. There are several grounds for contesting a will including: Lack […]
Is probate required? Real life problems and the solutions.
Real life problems and the solutions – Is probate required ? Mrs D came in to see us as her husband had just passed away. In his Will he had left everything to her. Most of their assets were in joint names such as their main bank account, a shared savings account and their home. […]
DIY Probate Pitfalls
DIY Probate Pitfalls In 2017 there were 95,000 applications for a Grant of Representation by individuals; that is for Probate where there is a Will, or Letters of Administration on intestacy or other reasons. This compares with 155,000 applications through a Solicitor or alternative business structures. The person taking the Grant is called “The Personal […]