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This year’s Probate Industry Awards, also known as the Probies, were announced in London last month at a sparkling ceremony hosted by broadcaster Steph McGovern

The application of the forfeiture rule in assisted dying cases: Sukhninder Panesar examines a delicate balancing act for the courts

Average wait times for probate are now just over four weeks, HM Courts and Tribunals Service data published this week shows.

Amanda Smallcombe examines success fees in claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

The government has dropped its plans to digitise historic wills and destroy the original paper copies, following ‘strong opposition’ from the public.

Lawyers have welcomed the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision that success fees are not covered by ‘financial need’ provisions in wills disputes

The value of the wills, trusts and probate market has risen 7% since last year to an estimated £2.81bn, according to the latest annual market report by IRN Legal Reports

A dying woman successfully completed a deathbed revocation of her will after nodding at her solicitor to ask for her help in tearing up the document.

It’s time to improve the Office of the Public Guardian register, writes Ann Stanyer

A recent judgment gave much-needed clarification on costs in probate cases, write Chris Bryden & Ben Haseldine

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Freeths—Suzanne Porter

Firm launches trusts, estates and tax practice in the north with senior hire

Fieldfisher—Guy Forster

Personal injury and medical negligence team strengthened by partner hire

mfg Solicitors—Richard Port

Firm appoints partner and head of family in Birmingham office

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AlphaBiolabs supports The Christie Charity with £500 Giving Back donation

AlphaBiolabs has donated £500 to The Christie Charity through its Giving Back initiative, helping to support cancer care, treatment and research across Greater Manchester, Cheshire and further afield

Cautious support for proposed reforms to homebuying process

CILEX has called for a review of conveyancing fees and stronger regulation of the high-volume residential property sector, in its response to government proposals for homebuying reforms

Time to stir the pension pot?

Pension provision should be considered during all divorce proceedings in order to repair gender inequality, the Pension Policy Institute (PPI) charity and workplace pensions provider now:pensions have said

Government moving 'too far too fast' on cryptoassets?

‘Over-regulating’ the cryptoassets sector could stifle growth when the government brings regulations into force in 2027, a digital assets lawyer has warned

Guideline hourly rates on the rise

Solicitors received a new year’s boost this month with the announcement of an uplift to the guideline hourly rates

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Wills & Probate

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Freeths—Suzanne Porter

Fieldfisher—Guy Forster

mfg Solicitors—Richard Port