The Cost of Dying - Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne

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Edward Rees and Sophie Burgoyne from the Private Client Team look at the increased cost of dying and the changes in the certification of death, which includes the increased cost of a death certificate to £12.50. Another increase is the court fee for a grant of probate, this rises to £300. Edward and Sophie also focus on a case study raising the important question of making sure you trust the people who handle your legal affairs.

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