Wills and Probate

Rebecca Lee is an Associate Solicitor in our Wills and Probate team at our Leicester office. She explains how to amend your Will to ensure it recognises transgender beneficiaries.

Rothera Bray has been recognised by Cancer Research UK for its significant contribution to the charity’s Will-Writing Service, securing over £680,000 in pledged gifts. 

We are proud to support Update Your Will Week 2025, taking place from Monday 3rd to Sunday 9th March.

A rare first-edition copy of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was recently discovered in an estate during probate, bringing a significant windfall to the beneficiaries.

As solicitors, we encounter wills in various forms, from traditional parchment to AI-driven drafting technology. However, a recent court case shows the law’s adaptability to unconventional wills.

We are thrilled to announce the continued growth of our Private Client team in Leicester and Market Harborough, which now includes Senior Associate Sandra Garvey, Associate Rebecca Lee, and Solicitor Charlotte Pinkham.

The Autumn 2024 Budget has changed the rules surrounding Agricultural Property Relief and what value can be claimed tax free.

Our latest Wills and Probate blog explains what a Power of Attorney (POA) is and the different types of POA available. It also covers how to dispute a Power of Attorney.

When big life changes occur, like remarriage or a new civil partnership, updating your Will is likely not a priority. However, it is crucial to update or create a new Will to reflect these changes. Otherwise, your final wishes may not be carried out, and your inheritance may not go to your chosen beneficiaries.

Following recent clarification from the Court of Protection, we look more closely at what it means to act as a Certificate Provider for Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). We’ll also cover the steps that should be taken before a Certificate Provider signs an LPA.

This week (4th-10th March) is Update Your Will Week, a campaign run by the Association of Lifetime Lawyers to encourage people to update an existing will or create a new will.

This week is Update Your Will Week (4th-10th March), an annual campaign hosted by The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (formerly known as Solicitors For the Elderly).