The Ministry of Justice, has In 2023 the House of Commons Justice Select Committee (the Justice Committee) launched an enquiry into the HM Courts & Tribunal Service’s (HMCTS’) probate registry performance, following HMCTS continuing delays in the issue of grants.This year the UK’s Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice has said that following a [...]
The Ministry of Justice, has released proposals to raise probate fees. Professionals, currently pay £155 and individuals currently pay £215. It is proposed that a flat fee be introduced, regardless of the size of the estate, for all applicants Professionals and individuals to £273.00. However estates worth less than £5,000 will not attract [...]
Percy Walker in Hastings has become one of the first practices in the country to secure membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process. Percy Walker underwent rigorous assessment by the Law Society in order to secure CQS status, which marks the firm out [...]
