Grant of Probate, To Be or Not to Be?

That is the question you may have if a relative has passed away recently and left a Will. One of the trends of modern society is that generally we are all living for longer. The National Office for Statistics recently announced that average life expectancy for new...

Inheritance Act Claims Time is of the Essence

Many people do not realise that if there is a dispute within a family after someone has died that you may only have a very short time to put in claim under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. When someone dies it may be possible to apply...

De Montfort University Law Society Legal Event

Dodds Solicitors LLP are grateful to the De Montfort University Law Society for the opportunity to speak to their law students about what it means to be a solicitor and what to expect in this fiercely competitive market. Ashwin Topiwala and Jennifer McNeil who are...

Power of Attorney Refunds

It has recently been announced that if you registered your Power of Attorney between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017 you may be entitled to a refund of part of the registration fee. You can claim a refund if you are the person who made the Power of Attorney (the donor)...
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