Probate Fees – May 2017

When someone dies, it is often necessary to get a Grant of Probate to allow the executors named in the will to collect in the deceased person’s assets, sell property and distribute the estate to the beneficiaries. Currently the fee charged to apply to the Probate Registry for a Grant is £215 unless a solicitor … Continue reading Probate Fees – May 2017

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2017 Budget Summary

Yesterday the The Rt Hon Philip Hammond MP gave us his first budget and below is our understanding of the key points: Income tax Possibility the change that will affect the widest audience is the personal allowance that will be increasing to £11,500 from 6 April 2017. Higher rates of Income Tax will apply once … Continue reading 2017 Budget Summary

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