Discussing Legal Issues – Christmas and into the New Year
From everyone at Acorn Solicitors we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. As families gather during the festive time, we often have some […]
Category: Probate
Your Family Matters
Acorn Solicitors are local, friendly family-run firm of Solicitors who are here to help you with any enquiries or issues you may have in relation to your Wills, Probate and […]
Probate – Who, what, where & how?
Probate. It’s a bit confusing isn’t it? When do we need it, how do we apply for it? In this article we’ll look at the basics; a good place to […]
Probate fees, or another way to fund the Courts?
The Times have published an article that says the proposed hike in Probate fees have been ruled unlawful by the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments (JCSI). Our last news piece […]
Somerset Residents watch out as Probate Fees are set to soar
David Sinclair, partner of Somerset law firm Acorn Solicitors and Chairman elect of Solicitors for the Elderly is disgusted at the new hike in Probate fees set to increase in […]
What is the Role of an Executor?
Step One – Assets and Debts You must establish what assets they have i.e. savings, shares, house, insurance policies, jewellery etc. You must also find out if they have any […]
Proposed Hike in Probate Court Fees will hit Somerset Residents Hard
Somerset Residents will be hit hard if the planned government changes in probate court fees take effect. At the moment the probate court fee is £150. The proposal is to […]
What does Probate mean?
Probate comes from the Latin word probare meaning to prove or to test. So when a Probate is discussed it refers to the literal action of proving the deceased’s Will. […]
Probate solicitors are often seen as being slow and expensive
Acorn Probate Solicitors are different. Our Probate Solicitors offer free initial, no obligation consultations. This is where we can simply advise you of the next steps following a loved ones […]