Charlotte Huxley

A new bill, named the Powers of Attorney bill has just received royal assent on 19 th September 2023, initially brought before Parliament in June 2022. This new act is now named the Powers of Attorney Act 2023 and brings a number of changes to the...

In short, no, you do not need a solicitor to administer an estate however you may need to employ the services of a solicitor to assist you in certain circumstances, particularly if there is inheritance tax to pay, there are trusts or the deceased had...