Probate in England and Wales: the fees and how to apply
Probate is the legal right to deal with someone's estate after they die. In England and Wales the application fee is £526 if the estate is over £5,000, and nothing below that.
Shop theft in England: seven years maximum, the truth about £200 and what the 2026 Act changes
Seven years maximum under the Theft Act 1968. The £200 rule only decides which court hears the case. Charges rose 17% in a year, and a conviction blocks visas and settlement.
Pothole wrecked your wheel: how to claim money from the council
The council owns the road, but section 58 of the Highways Act 1980 lets it walk away if its inspections were on schedule. Six years to claim for vehicle damage, three for injury, court fees from £35.
Help with Fees: how to avoid a court fee, or get one you have already paid back
Court and tribunal fees are cut or waived for people with low savings and modest income. Here are the £4,250 and £16,000 savings limits, the £1,420 and £2,130 income lines, form EX160 and the three-month refund window.
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Changing your name by deed poll in England: free yourself or £53.05 through the High Court
There are two ways to change your name: make the document yourself for nothing, or enrol it with the High Court for £53.05. Here is what you can change, what you cannot, and which version a bank or phone company will accept.
Lasting power of attorney in England: £92, 8–10 weeks and two separate documents
A lasting power of attorney is the only way to give someone you trust the right to decide about your money or your care in England and Wales. Registration costs £92 per document, takes 8 to 10 weeks, and the fee is halved if the donor's income is under £12,000 a year. Here are the types, the steps and the deadlines.