In a response to the logistical problems created by the recent pandemic the government has announced that it will now be acceptable to have a will witnessed by a video link in England and Wales. Furthermore, this change in the law will be backdated to 31 January, which coincides with the date of the…
The BBC recently reported that there has been a spike in people seeking to draft or amend their wills. This is not surprising given the current health concerns. However, regularly reviewing the provisions of a will is good sense. Circumstances change, such as relationships, assets and simple wishes for how an estate should be…
We all value the hard work and determination of NHS staff at this difficult time. As such RRP Associates is keen to do what it can to help. We are therefore offering discounts to NHS workers across our range of services. If you are an NHS worker looking for legal support with any service we…
RRP Associates is delighted to be supporting the Rennie Grove Hospice Care ‘Make Your Will Month’ in February. The scheme involves clients donating the fee for a Will written by RRP Associates to Rennie Grove Hospice Care. Clients are asked to make a minimum donation of £140 to the hospice for a single Will and £200 for…
There was good news this week when it was announced that the awaited increase in probate fees had finally been scrapped. Under new proposals, due to come into force earlier this year, probate fees would have increased to up to £6,000, depending on the value of the estate. The current fee is £155 (or £215…
Making a will is one of the most critical things that you can do, and yet research produced by insurance company Royal London has found that 54% of UK adults do not have a Will. Passing away without leaving a valid Will often makes an already difficult time for your loved ones all the more…
Need a more flexible solicitor? A solicitor that can accommodate you outside of 9-5, Monday – Friday? Our London Office will be open on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm for personal attendances or prearranged appointments so if you need to pop something in to us please feel free to come over. Our office is situated on…
Deciding whether or not to make gifts from a person’s estate when you are acting for them as an Attorney or as a court appointed Deputy is an important matter. You may feel that you wish to make gifts to individuals, either family or friends, or perhaps a charity that you feel the person would…
New legislation introduced on 27 November 2018 will hopefully speed up the process for making applications to the Probate Registry. Fazia Hussain, a Wills and Probate lawyer at RRP Associates explains “Those appointed as Personal Representatives need to make a formal application, known as applying for Probate, to the Probate Registry as part of…
Sian Aung, head of Family and Partner of RRP Associates, sets out her 5 steps to take before divorce proceedings.