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The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026 finalists

Finalists for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026 announced with tickets now on sale

21 August 2026

The finalists for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026, sponsored by Arken.legal, have been announced today (Friday 21st August) with 80 firms recognised for their commitment to organisational excellence and customer service success ahead of the annual celebration gala dinner on 8th October at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. The shortlist is the culmination of months of work – by

The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026 finalists

Finalists for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026 announced with tickets now on sale

21 August 2026

The finalists for The British Wills and Probate Awards 2026, sponsored by Arken.legal, have been announced today (Friday 21st August) with 80 firms recognised for their commitment to organisational excellence and customer service success ahead of the annual celebration gala dinner on 8th October at Manchester’s Kimpton Clocktower Hotel. The shortlist is the culmination of months of work – by

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SRA rebukes two solicitors for failures in estate administration

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