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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 […]

For more than a century, the law governing wills in England and Wales has remained largely unchanged. The Wills Act 1837, though remarkably durable, belongs to a world of quill pens, wet seals, and family solicitors who knew every client by name. It is worth remembering that 1837 was a pivotal year in legal and […]

Edition One of Trace Magazine is now live. Explore expert perspectives on probate, modernising wills, and other key topics. Click below to begin reading