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Washington State’s House Bill 2445 may not have attracted much attention in the UK probate genealogy sector, but it should. The legislation is specifically aimed at preventing so-called “probates for profit”, introducing greater transparency around heir-finder agreements, tighter controls on third-party administrators, and stronger protections for beneficiaries. In my view, this is a positive development […]

Most probate professionals work hard to ensure estates are administered correctly and beneficiaries receive what they’re entitled to. But the system is attractive to fraudsters: estates are time-sensitive, heirs are often unaware, and once assets move, recovery can be slow, expensive, and uncertain. That’s why Fraser & Fraser takes a firm stance: we want legitimate […]

We are delighted to introduce the second edition of Trace magazine. This issue delivers expert insights on key topics in estate planning and management, including Inheritance Tax implications and the latest Autumn Budget announcements. It also highlights our specialist solutions, such as Missing Beneficiary Indemnity Insurance, and explores the ongoing debate around digitising wills, with […]

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 […]