The UK government has officially confirmed that probate fees in England and Wales will change in May 2017 to a banded system, where fees increase with the value of the estate, replacing the current flat fees.
There have been reports in the media of late regarding the popularity of the post-nuptial agreement. The ‘post-nup’ is simply a version of the pre-nuptial agreement, but for existing married couples.
In your twenties or even thirties, making a Will isn’t always a top priority. Many claim they’re too young, they don’t own enough or they don’t have any children yet or they can’t afford it!
