Government plans huge rises in probate fees charged after death

A new system could see some pay £20,000 when left estates worth more than £2m by a deceased relativeThe government is planning huge rises in the probate fees charged when an individual dies and leaves property to their relatives in a bid to raise an additional £250m a year.The flat £215 fee will be replaced with a new system of tiered charges that would result in some paying as much as £20,000 for estates worth more than £2m. Continue reading...