The law surrounding the digital assets of someone who has died is still lacking in clarity and probate practitioners are calling for this to be addressed.
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Probate practitioners call for change surrounding digital assets
30 years at Howells for Criminal Defence Partner
This week has seen a milestone for Partner and Criminal Defence Solicitor Mary Rose Macadam as she celebrates her 30th Anniversary of working at Howells.
With such a fantastic achievement, Mary Rose Macadam explains what she enjoys most about working for Howells;
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Probate fees are set to rise
Probate fees are set to rise with the introduction of a flat fee as opposed to fees based on the estate’s value.
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The darker side to football and domestic abuse
With passions heightened as England head to the final of the Euros, the darker side to this is the impact that this can have on domestic abuse.
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Methodist Church permits same-sex marriages
The Methodist Church has become the largest religious denomination in Britain to permit same-sex marriages, in a much welcomed announcement on 30th June 2021.
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Date is announced for No-Fault Divorce
We are very pleased to hear that “no-fault divorces” will come into force on 6th April 2022.
This week, Ministers have announced that the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020, will allow married couples to divorce without assigning blame. These changes will come in from next April.
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As lockdown lifts, what does this mean for housing tenants and evictions?
As lockdown is lifting, the pause on evictions and essential repairs and works will come to an end.
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What Happens to my Benefits When my Child Finishes Education? – Ask an Expert
If you are claiming benefits, such as Universal Credit and/or Child Benefits, you should declare any changes of circumstances, such as your child leaving school and starting work/claiming benefit. You should report the changes as soon as you know about them – ideally within 1 month.
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Will my Inheritance Affect my Benefits? – Ask an Expert
The amount of savings your household has will affect the money you receive from means tested benefits. This means a lump sum of money, for example from an inheritance, can affect the amount of means tested benefits that you are entitled to.
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What are the ‘Rules of Intestacy’?
When a person dies their property, finances and possessions, known as the ‘estate’, are inherited. This is usually by a family member; however, it can be anyone you wish, providing you make a valid Will. If there is no valid Will, the estate will be inherited by the next of kin. This is known as the “Rules of Intestacy” or the Intestacy Rules.
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