The Gazette to hold focus groups for the probate sector
The Gazette team is inviting legal professionals in the probate sector to take part in one of a number of focus groups being held across England. The focus groups will concentrate on probate-related matters, specifically on placing deceased estate notices in The Gazette, and how The Gazette could improve its services to the probate sector. The […]
Business and charity – Will they, or won’t they?
The British Liver Trust are calling for all solicitors and will writers to become a part of their latest will campaign. Does there need to be a stronger link between will writing and charities, or charitable giving in general? Should clients be encouraged to leave a lasting legacy for society, or should their families and […]
Competition increases in the Probate market
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has reported to having nearly 100 accountancy firms who are now licensed to offer probate services. The ICAEW became a new regulator of probate services on 14th August 2014. This means that the ICAEW Chartered Accountants and ABSs who are licensed by the ICAEW for […]