A Northumberland resident left just under £80,000 in her will to Craster Memorial Hall, reports the Northumberland Gazette this week. The money has been used to help refurbish the popular village venue.
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The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) has announced that, having taken legal advice, it is altering the way in which the appointment of substitute attorneys is dealt with, when a power of attorney is first signed and registered.
Two months ago the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced that the inheritance tax threshold would be frozen until 6th April 2015, when it would be increased to £329,000.
A gallery in Oldham has been left a substantial bequest of paintings by reknowned local artist, Helen Bradley, reported the Manchester Gazette this week.
The number of London High Court actions over disputed wills has increased by 700% over 5 years, according to the Independent. There has been almost a doubling of the number of cases challenging the validity of a will.