News archive: March 2019

  • Posted on March 22, 2019
    A significant increase to Probate fees is set to take effect in April 2019
    If you are named in someone's Will as an Executor, you may have to apply for Probate when that person dies. This is a legal document which gives you the authority to share out the Estate of the person who has died according to the instructions in the Will.
    Probate fees must be paid up front, before the Grant of Probate can be issued. The current cost of applying for Probate when using a solicitor is around £160.
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  • Posted on March 6, 2019
    Barwells Solicitors in Eastbourne are delighted to be hosting a bake sale today in support of the London Legal Support (LLST)

    The LLST support the provision of specialist legal advice through law centres, advice agencies and Citizens Advice Bureau by providing them with grant funding alongside other forms of support. For the poorest and most vulnerable people in our community, access to justice is out of reach. Free legal advice makes a huge difference to their lives.

    The Eastbourne team will be doing a great job in raising money and of course, eating lots of cake.
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