The wills of nine royals have been made publicly accessible
The Justice Committee heard oral evidence this week, for its ongoing inquiry into probate, from the Law Society, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners and Council of Licensed Conveyancers
Law firm Irwin Mitchell and probate researchers Finders International, the firm founded by celebrity heir hunter Danny Curran (pictured right), both triumphed at this year’s ‘Probies’ (Probate Industry Awards)
All sorts of costly problems can occur when probate is delayed, including house sales falling through, Helen Stewart, head of probate at Thomson Snell & Passmore, writes in this week’s NLJ
Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson
Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment
Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office