The government has dropped controversial plans to dramatically increase Probate application fees ahead of the general election.

From 1st April 2017, the fee for applying to the Office of the Public Guardian to register a Lasting Power of Attorney reduced from £110.

Many months ago ITV's Emmerdale embarked upon a difficult and hard-hitting storyline through its portrayal of the much-loved character, Ashley's, diagnosis and subsequent battle with dementia.

With the clocks going forward last weekend, British Summer Time is now upon us! Blossom on the trees, spring lambs soon to be born, annual spring cleaning - spring symbolises, for many, new beginnings and a fresh start.

After a decade long battle, three animal charities have been successful in their appeal at the Supreme Court in a case relating to Inheritance.

The Ministry of Justice have this week announced significant change to Probate charges in England and Wales. A Grant of Probate (or Grant of Letters of Administration), is a document often needed by Personal Representatives of a deceased person to administer their estate.

In the current litigation landscape, one particular area which stands out as being the instigator of claims, often regardless of merit, arise out of Estates of Deceased, the provision they have made in Wills or the lack of it and claims reliant on the provisions of the 1975 Inheritance Act and the subsequent amendments.

Ramsdens Solicitors has revealed expansion plans for a new office in Wakefield increasing its presence across West Yorkshire.