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There are many reasons why you may need to take steps to remove an executor; however, this need largely arises from the executor’s inaction or refusal to progress the administration of the deceased’s estate, or because they are failing to perform their duties as executor.

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Community & Charity Champions category at this year’s British Wills and Probate Awards.

Greg Almond, who heads up Rothera Bray’ serious injury team has been appointed to Headway’s Head Injury Solicitors Directory, which lists most of the UK’s leading firms in the field of brain injury.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral is to take place on Monday 19 September 2022, which has been confirmed as a bank holiday.  We consider below some of those questions we are frequently asked in relation to bank holidays.

We are very pleased to announce that the general partnership of Rothera Bray Solicitors (the “Partnership”) converted to an LLP on 12 September 2022. An LLP (Limited Liability Partnership) is the most common structure for professional service firms and many law firms have converted to an LLP in recent times. The new business structure fits […]

On behalf of our colleagues at Rothera Bray, we express great sadness at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll. We offer our sincere thoughts and condolences to all members of the Royal Family and those who mourn her.

We are delighted to announce that Greg Almond, Head of Personal Injury at Rothera Bray has been appointed a Trustee of Headway Nottingham.

An inquest will be held this week (beginning Monday, August 22nd) into the death of a baby boy shortly after his birth at the Countess of Chester hospital.

In 2020, the Department of Transport reported that 37% of people used the trains to commute to work. With the post-pandemic increase in demand for employees to start coming back to the office, the planned National Rail strikes this summer will have an impact on thousands of employees and their employers.

August marks National Road Victim Month, a campaign held each August to remember those who have been injured or killed on our roads and to promote road safety.

Attention to all Fleet Managers, Operators and Drivers travelling from Europe to the UK!

Open consultation – Clandestine Entrant Civil Penalty Scheme

Up until 11:45pm on 12 September 2022, the UK Government are consulting on new regulations related to vehicle security and a new Level of Penalty: Code of Practice.

By 1st September this year, virtually all trusts must be registered with the government’s new “Trust Registration Service”.  Trustees could be fined if they don’t.  There are some exceptions; but we are recommending all trustees take advice before the deadline to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations.