23 June 2025 is International Widows Day, a United Nations initiative dedicated to highlighting the challenges faced by widows worldwide. Often overlooked in society, many widows face not only emotional grief but also legal, social and economic hardships...
Probate, Trusts and Estate Administration Blog
As a Private Client solicitor, my role is to help individuals and families through some of the most difficult and important moments of their lives. Working in Private Client is highly personal, requires technical expertise, and is centred on building...
When someone dies, all of the items that they own, including their property, finances, personal belongings and liabilities, are known as their estate. The management of this estate requires careful administration to ensure all assets are appropriately...
When someone agrees to act as a trustee, they take on a position of significant legal responsibility. Trustees are entrusted with managing assets for the benefit of others and must act in their best interests. Whether you are considering becoming a trustee...
Registering with the Trust Registration Service is a key requirement for many UK trusts. This guide answers common questions about the Trust Registration Service , including who can register a trust, how to access the Trust Registration Service, and when...
Dramatic Increase in the cost of obtaining a Grant of Probate With the Non-Contentious Probate (Fees) Order 2018 passing through the House of Commons Delegated Legislation Committee in February, the cost to obtain a Grant of Probate is due to change...
In an ever changing financial and social setting, making or reviewing a Will has never been more important. In recognition of this, John Hodge Solicitors is proud to support Weston Hospicecare by participating in their “Make Your Will Week”...
From 1 st October 2014, anyone who dies without leaving a Will (known as dying “Intestate”) could be affected by the new Inheritance and Trustees' Powers Act 2014. Although none of us like to think about death, anyone who has not made a Will...
There is not often much news regarding the law on Wills and in fact most of the provisions are still governed by a Wills Act from as long ago as 1837. However, the recent case of Marley v Rawlings and another has attracted the attention of the...