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The task of administering an estate is a detailed and often demanding responsibility, whether one is appointed as an Executor under a will or as a Personal Representative (PR) dealing with an intestate estate. At its core, the PR is entrusted with a duty: ensuring that after all the assets have been gathered and the […]

The Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 was designed to soften the harsh edges of testamentary freedom, allowing courts to intervene where a will or the intestacy rules failed to make “reasonable financial provision” for those with a fair claim. Half a century later, our family structures, increasingly defined by cohabiting couples, blended […]

While the public and legal community face a 967% fee jump to £16 for a copy Will, a specific clause in the Statutory Instrument appears to keep commercial bulk data access at the nominal £1.50 rate. This isn’t an anomaly—it re-establishes a dramatic pricing disparity, raising serious questions about equitable access to public records. The […]

During much of 2023–2024, the term “probate application” was a constant headache and required an extra explanation to the client about the delays. Everyone was told by our clients that “there must be something you can do”, “it can’t take that long” “, can you complain”. The situation reached its lowest point in November 2023, […]

The legal world turned its eyes to Manchester last night at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025 celebrating the leading firms and individuals in the industry. In a testament to their enduring expertise, unwavering professionalism, and commitment to reuniting families with their rightful inheritances, Fraser and Fraser was awarded the prestigious title of Probate […]