Legal News
Does it Matter ‘Who Dies First’ with Your Inheritance Plans?
Could the order in which you and your partner die make a difference your loved ones' inheritance? We look at a recent case where this had a dramatic effect.
What can I do if an Attorney or Deputy is Abusing their Power?
Find out what action you can take when you believe an Attorney or Deputy is abusing their power under a Lasting Power of Attorney or Deputyship Order
Roche Legal Shortlisted For Another Top Award
York based Roche Legal has been shortlisted in the prestigious Law Society Excellence Awards 2019, the highest accolade for law firms in England and Wales. Roche Legal is shortlisted in the Excellence in Private [...]
Yorkshire Legal Awards 2019 Finalist
York based Roche Legal has been shortlisted by the Yorkshire Legal Awards in the Private Client category of the prestigious awards to be announced at a glittering ceremony at New Dock Hall, Leeds on [...]
Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 is Finally Coming into Force
The Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017 is coming into force at the end of this month. Find out how it might help if you have a missing loved one.
Death in the Digital World
Digital assets such as social media pages, photos, music and games can have great sentimental and financial value but what happens to them when you die?
York MP backs call for action on massive probate fee rises
York MP Julian Sturdy has thrown his support behind local solicitor Rachel Roche who is campaigning to highlight planned increases in probate fees turning them a “ tax on grief”.
Bereaved Yorkshire families forced to wait months to sort out financial affairs
York solicitor Rachel Roche is warning bereaved families they could face delays of up two months to sort out financial issues due to a backlog created by a new online probate service.
An Update on the New Missing Persons Guardianship Laws
Find out about the current situation of the Missing Person Guardianship laws
Delay to Increased Probate Fees
Increased probate fees were due to come into force in April 2019. Find out more about them and how they have been delayed.
Time limits for IPFDA claims – Are They Any Clearer Now?
Find out if time limits for inheritance claims under the IPFDA have been clarified by recent cases
Changes to Grants of Probate
Obtaining a grant of probate is often a crucial step in the administration of an estate. Find out what the grant of probate certificate will be changing to.