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 […]
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For over 60 years, Fraser & Fraser has worked hand-in-hand with the General Register Office (GRO) to ensure that estates are distributed lawfully and fairly. These records — birth, marriage, and death certificates — are not just bureaucratic paperwork; they are public records at the very heart of justice. And Parliament made that crystal clear. […]
We said a final goodbye to our colleague, Derek Joseph Kirwan (Del), as he was laid to rest. For 26 years, Del was a beloved and foundational member of our research team at Fraser and Fraser before his long-term health issues led him to leave. Del was a proud father to his son and daughter […]
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