Property News · April 6, 2017

Truss’s plan to increase probate fees may not be legally enforceable


Report suggests Ministry of Justice may not have the authority to introduce the charges of up to £20,000 per estateGovernment plans to raise £300m by increasing probate fees – payable when claiming inheritances – may not be legally enforceable, a parliamentary committee has said. A report by the joint committee on statutory instruments has suggested that the Ministry of Justice may not have the authority to introduce the charges of up to £20,000 per estate.The MoJ has defended the charges on the grounds that its is “fair and proportionate” that those who can afford to use the courts should make a greater contribution to their overall funding. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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