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Contentious Probate Costs - Who Pays? And Can a Costs Draftsman Assist in Recovering Costs and Minimising the Impact upon the Estate? What Is Contentious Probate? Contentious Probate costs arise when there is a dispute as to a deceased person’s Will. Probate disputes...

LAA Online Billing: Recover Legal Aid CostsLAA Online Billing & CCMS Legal Aid Agency online billing is conducted using the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) Online Portal (also known as CCMS). The system allows Legal Aid providers and Legal Aid Agency staff to access...

Costs in Family Law Proceedings General Rules for Costs in Family Law Proceedings In family law proceedings, such as matrimonial, child arrangements and children proceedings, the issue of costs can be significant. In most cases, parties are responsible for bearing...

Discontinuance of Proceedings Costs: Hewson v Wells Deviating from the Usual Rule as to Costs Discontinuance of Proceedings Costs There are naturally costs consequences which derive from discontinuing proceedings in a civil matter. The Civil Procedure Rules,...

QOCS - Qualified One Way Costs ShiftingWhat is QOCS (Qualified One Way Costs Shifting)? If you are familiar with the Jackson Reforms, you will be well aware that Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (QOCS) was introduced in April 2013 following recommendations from Lord...

Professional Deputy Costs: Court of Protection    What is a Professional Deputy? A Professional Deputy is an appointed professional, usually a Solicitor, who has been chosen to manage the affairs of someone who is unable to make some or all decisions for...