Who pays legal costs in estate disputes?
Courts dealing with estate disputes have discretion over whether legal costs are paid personally by the parties or met from the estate itself. The issue arises frequently... Read more.
One in four new legal services companies close within five years, Companies House analysis reports
A new analysis of Companies House records reports that around a quarter of newly registered businesses in the UK legal services sector do not reach their fifth year... Read more.
One in four new legal services companies close within five years, Companies House analysis reports
A new analysis of Companies House records reports that around a quarter of newly registered businesses in the UK legal services sector do not reach their fifth year... Read more.
Intergenerational wealth transfers highlight legal and advisory challenges in estate planning
The transfer of wealth between generations is set to increase significantly in the UK, raising legal, administrative and advisory questions around how estates are... Read more.
Bright Legal and W&P Legal announce collaboration on probate and family law services across England and Wales
Two law firms authorised in England and Wales have announced a collaboration to deliver probate and family law services under a coordinated offering. Bright Legal... Read more.
Estate Registry urges careful choice of executors to ease probate burden on families
Choosing the right executor plays a crucial role in how smoothly an estate is administered and how much strain is placed on bereaved families. Executors carry legal... Read more.