Rob Cope explains why charities and the legal profession need to co-operate to ensure legislation evolves in a way that protects legacy giving

The great wealth transfer will offer significant opportunities for lawyers, as Pippa Allsop explains

The Law Society has voiced its approval for the announcement that there will be a £20,000 rise in the statutory legacy that a surviving partner

Despite some high-profile naysaying early on, the introduction of freelance solicitors may yet re-shape the legal landscape

Christmas will see the end of the probate delays, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) reportedly said at a meeting with the La

Recommendations by the Office of Tax Simplification to streamline inheritance tax are not fundamental reform but are welcome, says Matthe

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that plans to raise fees charged for a grant of probate have bee

Court action against people acting with power of attorney on behalf of vulnerable people leapt by 55 per cent in the last year – a recor

A national pilot allowing legal professionals to access an online probate service is being rolled out by HM Courts and Tribunals Servic