by PGM Solicitors | May 14, 2019 | Powers of Attorney, Wills
It is important to make a Will, no matter how old you are, but an increasing number of people are deciding to opt for DIY Wills. At the outset, DIY Wills can be seen as an inexpensive option. However, the legal costs involved to remedy their potential errors, may...
by PGM Solicitors | Mar 27, 2019 | Family Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills
This month, the government is proposing to change the current probate fee structure from a flat rate fee, to one based on the value of the estate. The new proposals set out a banded structure, where fees rise with size of the estate. At the moment, families in England...
by PGM Solicitors | Jun 12, 2017 | Wills
It is important to make a Will, no matter how old you are, but an increasing number of people are deciding to opt for DIY Wills. At the outset, DIY Wills can be seen as an inexpensive option. However, the legal costs involved to remedy their potential errors, may...
by PGM Solicitors | Mar 29, 2017 | Powers of Attorney, Wills
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. No fee will be payable for estates worth less than £50,000,...
by PGM Solicitors | Mar 8, 2017 | Free Advice, Wills
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! Furthermore, with the life expectancy of the average person in the UK at an...