The Ministry of Justice has recently announced that Probate Court Fees are to increase with effect from the 22nd April 2014.

Unfortunately, another celebrity couple’s marriage has broken down. Many of us will have read in the Press and seen news on the television that Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have decided to separate after ten years together.

Sue Parker is a legal secretary. She works with Belinda Fox, Consultant in the Wills, Trusts, Tax and Probate Department at Ilkley Office. Sue originally worked for Nigel Ward & Co prior to its acquisition by RDC Solicitors.

It is with great sadness that the Partners and Staff at RDC Solicitors learnt of the death of their colleague and friend Joan Clegg. Joan passed away on the 18th March 2014 aged 71.

Each year the Chancellor’s budget statement brings along much to discuss, here are the key points in relation to property matters: