Category Archives: Private Client

Decision published by Government on its consultation of Probate Court fees

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Sam Hutchinson

Last summer the Government consulted on proposals to change the fee structure for a Probate Court application. The current fee for the Probate Court to confirm the validity of a Will, and allow the administration of someone’s estate, after their …

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Report highlights need for executors and trustees to take advice

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Sam Hutchinson

A recent report from the High Court confirmed that 368 claims were issued for breach of duty against executors or trustees in 2013, up by 107 from 2012. Commentators have suggested that this could be due to the appointment of …

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Louise Eccleston joins Storrar Cowdry

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Sam Hutchinson

Chester law firm, Storrar Cowdry, has announced that it has strengthened its offering with the appointment of Louise Eccleston as Head of the Private Client team. Louise, who has built up a reputation for being a leading private client solicitor in the …

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